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Doctor insights on: Tilted Uterus And Fertility

Normal: normal

Yes!: These procedures should only be performed for women who are done having kids or are sure they don't want kids in the future. Uterine fibroid embolization (ufe) and uterine artery embolization (uae) block off blood vessels that supply fibroids - fibroids shrink but don't go away 100%. Some of the vessel-blocking material reduces blood flow to your ovaries, lowering egg supply (ovarian reserve). ...Read more

No effect: A retroverted uterus is one that's tilted towards your back, rather than your abdomen; it occurs in 20% of women and does not have symptoms, RARELY associated with discomfort. It can't be prevented and there's no need to treat b/c it won't affect your fertility/ability to continue a pregnancy/have a vaginal delivery. It can only be a problem if caused by past surgeries/endometriosis, otherwise OK. ...Read more

Not if it is in the: Muscle, if it is in the endometrial cavity , if could but I am sure if it was in the cavity your doc would have already removed it before ivf. ...Read more

Proceed with caution: Your uterus is a true double uterus. Your doctor can perform an hsg to determine the sizes of each horn. This abnormality carries a risk of early and recurrent miscarriages, also the possibility of a breach pregnancy in addition to endometriosis related infertility. The kidneys need to be evaluated also for abnormalities since they develop at the same time as the uterus. ...Read more

More: More info needed to answer any questions. ...Read more

Depends on Location: If it is in the lining or endometrium (submucosal) it may impair implantation. If it is in the wall (intramural) or on the outside (subserosal or pedunculated) then no. ...Read more

Tipped uterus: The fundus of the uterus is tipped towards the hollow of the sa rum instead of pointing towards the abdominal wall. ...Read more

No: But they can undergo degeneration of various forms ...Read more

Not too thick: An 8-9 mm endometrial thickness is not much for someone your age. Discuss with your Obgyn the results. The term heterogeneous could imply an endometrial polyp. Your doctor can determine if further testing with a sonohystogram is warranted or not. ...Read more

No: Not really. Women with retroverted uteri go on to have normal conception and delivery of babies. ...Read more

Interpretation: A fibroid is a smooth muscle growth in your right section at the top of your uterus next to the right Fallopian tube. It is in the process of "falling apart"(degenerating) which can cause bleeding and pain. The right ovary is shrunken (atrophic) which is common in post menopausal women. ...Read more

Normal : This means that your uterus is normal, and that it points upwards. This is a completely normal variation. Secretory endometrium means that the lining is also normal. ...Read more

Depends on size: If the fibroid is large then the overall size of the uterus will feel bigger. On sonogram the report should specify the size of the fibroid ...Read more

Yes: This depends on fibroid size and location and especially if the fibroid extends or protrudes into the uterine cavity. Fibroids respond to estrogen (high in pregnancy) by increasing in size. They may revert to normal size after pregnancy. They can also interfere with normal labor. Most obstetricians measure them with ultrasound monthly or so during pregnancy. ...Read more

Fibroid = myoma : It means your uterus folds over towards the back and has one uterine fibroid ...Read more

Hysterectomy: Your gynecologist must discuss this with you as soon as possible. There are many ways to determine if things are OK or not and the gynecologist will help you. Please let me know what develops. ...Read more

Yes: I don't even know what that is but a woman with a retroverted uterus can get pregnant from any sexual position! ...Read more

Normal: A 'normal' sized uterus might be anywhere form 6 cm. Long to 10 cm. Or more. There are definitely women who are born with hypoplastic ("too small") uteri, but size isn't usually that important. ...Read more

Question?: This sounds like the impression from a pelvic sonogram. Let me organize it for youl 1. Anteverted uterus with thickened endometrium (usually not important but depends on age, mentrual cycle and degree of thinking. 2. Bilateral ovarian cysts - not uncommon, need to know sizes and number of cysts. 3. Normal cervix. I hope this helps. ...Read more