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Retroversion of the uterus

Alternative Names

Uterus retroversion; Malposition of the uterus; Tipped uterus

Prevention

There is no known prevention. However, early treatment of PID or endometriosis may reduce the chances of a change in the position of the uterus.

Review Date: 11/8/2006
Reviewed By: Audra Robertson, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Brigham and Women's Hospital, Boston, MA. Review provided by VeriMed Healthcare Network.

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