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Can you explain if it's true that retroverted uterus has to do with misdiagnosed blighted ovum?

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It does not: Retroverted uterus just refers to the position of the uterus in the pelvis - it is tilted backwards instead of tilted forwards. It is normal. Blighted ovum has nothing to do with the position of the uterus in the pelvis.

Answered 6/15/2014

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