Hi, I am 10 weeks pregnant and I have been having a lot of lower abdominal pain that last long periods of time and always start when I am at work standing for a while I went to my doctor the other day and we found out that I have a backwards womb, can that really be causing a lot of pain or should I be worried I am not sure I should wait it out or get help now, I have an ultrasound book for the 21
Hi, Retroverted uterus or backward-facing uterus is seen in 20-30 percent of women. The causes are several like endometriosis, fibroid etc. and it can also be a natural phenomenon. In pregnancy, correction usually takes place at 10-12 weeks. The uterus grows into an abdominal organ most often without any interruption. A sonogram of the pelvis will help to rule out any untoward effects. You should lie on your abdomen for a few hours every day for a few days to help the ascent and correction as posture helps the uterus to fall forward. Hope this helps.