Is the uterus anterior-posterior?

Every woman's ability to conceive is different, depending on the position of her uterus. As women age, the position of the uterus is constantly changing. For normal adult women, the uterus should be in a forward position, because a uterus in this position is more susceptible to being soaked by semen. Many women know little about the position of the uterus. Today's article will explain to you the relevant knowledge about the anterior-posterior position of the uterus.

Is it better to have anterior or posterior uterus?

There are two positions of the uterus: anterior uterus and posterior uterus. The anterior uterus is generally considered to be the normal position. So, is it better for women to have an anterior or posterior uterus?

Experts point out that although an anterior uterus can easily lead to placenta previa, as a normal body position, it is still better than a posterior uterus with a lower chance of pregnancy.

An anteverted uterus is actually a normal uterine position, and most women have an anteverted uterus.

Severe retroverted uterus may also cause symptoms such as excessive vaginal discharge, lower abdominal pain, back pain, pelvic congestion, menorrhagia, difficulty in menstrual blood discharge, anal swelling, and some women may even experience pain or discomfort during sexual intercourse.

How to determine the anteroposterior position of the uterus

Generally speaking, an ultrasound examination at the hospital can tell whether the uterus is anterior or posterior.

So what effect does the anterior-posterior position of the uterus have on the human body?

An anterior uterus will not have any impact on women, and a posterior uterus generally will not affect sexual life, but a posterior uterus may affect pregnancy. Mild retroverted uterus generally does not cause symptoms and does not require treatment. Severe retroverted uterus often causes symptoms, mainly lower back pain. In mild cases, there is only soreness and discomfort in the lower back. In severe cases, the entire waist, sacrum and coccyx, and iliac regions on both sides feel sore and uncomfortable. In some patients, the soreness and swelling extend to the lower back and groin on both sides. Lower abdominal soreness and anal distension often coexist, and symptoms are often aggravated by fatigue and menstruation. If not corrected in time, it may also lead to dysmenorrhea, irregular menstruation, increased leucorrhea, sexual discomfort, miscarriage, infertility, etc. For patients with retroverted uterus, if the retroverted uterus has not corrected itself three months after conception, the displacement of the bladder neck and urethra and the upturned cervix may compress the posterior urethra and cause acute urinary retention.