okay fokls, ive bin going through a hell of alotta pain.. then finally were refered for an MRI scan. the results are showing that i have a large than average uterus? plus its slightly tilted? i were diagnosed with endometriosis last year and treated it through pills? can any of u ladies fill me in with this? pleaze? am being refered to see a gyno, and should i have it treated and put back in place? ive never had this sort of problem before its occurred over time. am only 21... dont have any kids and not been trying for any either? although want some in the longrun.
2006-12-21 08:23:12 · 12 answers · asked by Sweetie.. 2 in Health ➔ Women's Health
am not overweight and not underweight. am only a size 6-8, and 5'2
2006-12-21 08:25:12 · update #1
A tipped uterus is common in women. More than likely it has been that way all of your life. All it means is that it lays down rather than in an upright position. Somtimes it can make pregnancy more difficult. Some women report more pain on menstruation. Most though do not have complications from it.
If you are having a lot of pain, I would look much closer at the endometriosis issue. The pills work to reduce it, not necessarily make it go away completely. (Endometriosis is the endometrium tissue growing outside of the uterus into other structures... such as fallopian tubes, vagina, out of the fallopian tubes on the intestines.) Make plans to have children earlier in your life. The endometriosis can make that option later on much more difficult if not impossible. Pregnancy encourages the growth of the endometrial tissue where ever it is.
The tipped uterus can make menstruation a little more painful but there is nothing they will be able to do about it other than pain meds like motrin, aleve etc. They do not normally correct its positioning by surgery. Many women have them and most have little interference with pregnancy.
Other issues too will be addressed by the gynacologist like fibroid cysts on the ovary and they will also check for infections to rule out things like chlamydia which also can be painful. (PID) pelvic inflamatory disease, etc. Keeping things simple though, get the exam and follow their advice.
Good luck on your ob/gyn exam
2006-12-21 08:39:09 · answer #1 · answered by Bob 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't worry about the tilted uterus. My mom has one and she delivered the three of us kids just fine. I have a tilted uterus and it created no problems with my pregnancy. MANY women have this. I think it's just a genetic thing that gets passed down, and it's really not something to be worried about. Relax.
The pain is likely from the endometriosis. My sister has this and was put on birth control pills to help stop the growth. She has also had surgery to remove them, which was incredibly painful for her. The endometriosis is what you want to be concerned about, because that can leave you infertile if it gets severe enough. In my sister's case, it was a miracle that she was able to become pregnant with my niece, and now that she's TTC for #2 they've had no success yet. My intention isn't to scare you, but to inform you since it sounds like you aren't familiar with this condition.
When you go see the doctor, have a list of questions with you to ask so you don't forget while you're there. The doctors can give you much more information than anyone on here possibly could, because the doctor knows your medical and family history.
Good luck!
2006-12-21 08:49:56 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Virtually every woman has either an ante- or retroverted uterus. Not all women develop Endo, so there are other factors for why you developed the disease; most likely immunologic and hereditary in nature. You may even have significant adhesions as part of your Endo, which can be causing a larger degree of tilt. Lysing the adhesions and effectively removing the Endometriosis (see www.centerforendo.com for accurate and effective info on treatment) can drastically improve your symptoms. A tilted uterus rarely causes infertility; pregnancy may in fact level it out. Question, however...you are only now being referred to a gyn, but you were diagnosed with Endo last year? Who diagnosed you, and how? Endo can only be diagnosed through gynecologic surgery and it should have been removed at the same time, rather than leaving it intact and offering you simple medical therapy. I highly recommend seeing a specialist at this stage to avoid years of ineffective treatment, the medical therapy merry go round, recurrent pain and symptoms and care that is sorely lacking. Seeing a specialist now can help you get the best possible treatment early on. Good luck and feel better.
2006-12-21 23:46:05 · answer #3 · answered by Endo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I too have a tilted uterus. It took me 11 months to concieve. I tried some advice (that I initially thought sounded silly - but it may or may not have been the key, it's worth a shot right?) The advice I was given is that because your uterus may be tilted forward (instead of the usual backwards tilt) you should reverse the suggestion of laying on your back with a pillow under you bum for 20 mins or longer, I started laying on my belly with the pillow under me and got pregnant right away, like I said it might have been a coincidence but it's worth a shot. (and as soon as I did this I got pregnant, and had been trying for 10 months prior to this) Good luck!! I hope you get your BFP soon! *edit* knkim02 - having a tilted uterus does not make it harder for the doctor to hear the heartbeat, your uterus goes to "normal" as it grows during pregnancy, it also does not cause miscarriage. brwneyed - please don't let these answers scare you, people do have miscarriages all the time but it is not due to this condition.
2016-05-23 06:58:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A tilted uterus wont stop you from concieving, it might take a little longer than possible.
Depending on the level of endometriosis that you have would probly make things more difficult than the tilted uterus.
Ive heard that childbirth can sometimes make a tilted uterus slip back into place.
Good luck
2006-12-21 08:30:06 · answer #5 · answered by Nutty Nikki 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Your pain is more like from the endometriosis. A tilted uterus is fairly common and I would think that women's uteri come in as many different sizes as breasts. Have the pain checked out by the gyno, but don't be surprised if they find no reason for it. I have experienced pelvic pain since I was 20 and am now 50. No doctor has found a valid reason for it. I have fibroid tumors but the pain pre-dates the fibroids by quite a few years.
2006-12-21 08:39:51 · answer #6 · answered by babydoll 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not sure how many things you want answered here. As far as your uterus being tilted, that is no uncommon, nor will it interfer with you having children later. I have one plus one ovary and I have had four healthy children. If you are meant to have children you will. As far as your other problem I think it would be wise for you to see a gynecologist on this matter, they will go over it with you and explain all putting your mind at ease... Good luck
2006-12-21 08:34:15 · answer #7 · answered by lynda 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Most uteruses (uteri?) are 'tilted' backwards, a few are straight and a few are forwards, so I don't see how this could be a problem unless its like more tilted than usual or something. I would still have it doctor-sorted though as it could be even more painful in the long run.
2006-12-21 09:21:34 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
A lot of women have a tilted uterus, including me. I've never had a problem, and was able to have children, even with it, I have one child. Please, go see the gyno and see what he/she says. Get a second opinion, if necessary. Good luck...
2006-12-21 08:30:00 · answer #9 · answered by Proud to be 59 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My sister and friend have had a tilted uterus they didn't have too much pain only always had backache they had children and it seemed to rectify itself
2006-12-21 10:24:21 · answer #10 · answered by Bernie c 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋