Women's Health

Know Your Body 🌿

Understand what's happening in your body with honest, evidence-based information, then take a moment to listen, track, and know when it's time to ask for care.

A gentle reminder: This is educational information shared with love, not medical advice. Always talk with your trusted healthcare provider about what's right for your body.

What brings you here today?

Start with what feels closest to what you're experiencing.

Your Cycle & Periods

Understand changes in your cycle, bleeding, symptoms, and period care.

Vaginal & Sexual Health

Find clear, shame-free guidance for common symptoms, infections, and sexual health.

Fertility & Pregnancy

Explore early pregnancy, fertility experiences, and the people who can support your care.

Conditions & Women's Health

Learn about common conditions, procedures, and changes that deserve informed care.

Hormones & Life Changes

Make sense of hormonal transitions and the changes they can bring.

Preventive & Clinical Care

Prepare for screenings and everyday preventive care with confidence.

What is a tilted uterus?

A tilted uterus , also called a retroverted uterus , simply means the uterus tilts backward toward the spine instead of forward toward the bladder. It's a normal variation of anatomy, not a disease or defect. You may also hear it described as "tipped" or "backward."

How common is it?

About 20 to 30 percent of women have a tilted uterus. For most, it's simply the natural shape they were born with. In some women, the uterus tilts forward later in life, especially after pregnancy.

Symptoms

Many women have no symptoms at all. When symptoms do appear, they can include:

Lower back pain during your period
Pain during sex, especially with deep penetration
Mild urinary frequency or urgency
Discomfort when using tampons or menstrual cups

Can I still get pregnant?

Yes. A tilted uterus generally does not affect fertility. The angle of the uterus does not stop sperm from reaching the egg or prevent implantation. Most women with a tilted uterus conceive naturally without any special treatment.

Sex positions that may be more comfortable

If deep penetration is uncomfortable, positions that let you control depth and angle can help:

On top , you control the depth and pace
Spooning or side-lying , often allows shallower penetration
Using pillows under your hips or knees for support
Plenty of lubrication and going slowly

Communicate with your partner and go at your own pace.

When to see a doctor

See a provider if pain during sex is severe, your periods are increasingly painful, you have pain outside your period, or you have trouble conceiving after 12 months (6 months if you're over 35). These can be signs of endometriosis, fibroids, pelvic inflammatory disease, or other conditions that deserve care.

Common myths busted

Myth: A tilted uterus causes infertility. Fact: It usually does not affect fertility.
Myth: It always causes painful sex. Fact: Many women have no symptoms at all.
Myth: It requires surgery to fix. Fact: Most women never need treatment; pelvic floor therapy or simple exercises can help if symptoms are bothersome.
Myth: It prevents a healthy pregnancy. Fact: Most women with a tilted uterus carry pregnancies normally.

A gentle reminder: This is educational information shared with love, not medical advice. Always talk with your trusted healthcare provider about what's right for your body.