tilted uterus

[glazedonut]

simply put, i've got one. i've looked at all of the other threads concerning them, and i understand that it's quite common, and can possibly give me trouble conceiving and being pregnant when i decide to have a baby. i've had pains during sex because of it, and have talked with my gyn about it, etc.

However i was just curious as to what causes one to have a tilted uterus. I was told that i probably was born with it, and in talking with my mother, discovered that she doesn't have one, nor does my sister. It seems to me that it's not a hereditary sort of thing, and it's obviously not a disease of any kind, so i was just wondering if anyone knew why some women have them and others do not, excepting that it's just how God intended and what not.

[smileygirl]

I have one too, the doctor said I should be fine though.

[iloveanimals]

ii so wanna learn mre about this - hw du u recognice u got one ?
ii want a baby ! n its hard tu conceive - does this suggest i may av one ? hw can ii tell

[Brandye]

Glazed,

Just happens. No pattern in families, locales or anything. Most women live perfectly normal lives. Some do have difficulty conceiving but many do not. Do not count on this as birth control! There are some degrees that can be adjusted surgically but that is not usually not necessary.

Animal Lover,

Please use English. This is not texting and there are many here for whom English is not their first language. And teen aged Yank is no one's first language.

Unless there is some pain or difficulty with menstruation, it will only be noted upon physical examination. At your first gyn exam it will be mentioned if present.

[iloveanimals]

oh i see ! im 19 but havent been to a gyn exam and dont want to either id be scared when do i have to go to one of them cause id like to know if i have this or not
and sorry about my text talk i cnt help it sometimes x

[Brandye]

In this modern, international society, you better learn.

In Sexual Health: Women, please read Your first Gyn Exam.

[iloveanimals]

what is this 'gyn exam' tho ?
ive never had one ......

[Brandye]

It is a specifically female examination by a doctor who is familiar with those parts. Every woman should have an exam before becoming sexually active. We recommend by age 16. How did you learn that you have a tilted uterus? That does not show externally.

Read the damned sticky and you will not need to ask this question. Two posts ago you say you are scared to have one and now you are asking what it is.

[iloveanimals]

im scared to have one because im afraid i might have one - its just in my head because i cnt seem to conceive no matter what and it feels weird inside - if that makes sense - hmm cant explain it sorry

obv im sexually active but how could i have found out about having one of these exams if i never heard of one before thats why im now worried because i aint had one

whatever it is im sayin - is im scared of having it done
i know no its something to check on if you have a tilted uterus tho so it makes sense a little bit nw and now im worrying if ive gt it

so you can only tell by this exam thn ? i really wouldnt want to go to it tho but want to know if ive got it or not - is there another way around it ...

[glazedonut]

thank brandye.

iloveanimals:
if you're sexually active, you need an exam.ask your mum. you're over 19, which makes you older than i am, which means you should definitely have one, just to make sure everything is properly developed and functioning.
I've talked to my gyno about it, and she concurs with brandye about having children, but also told me that about 30% of women have a tilted uterus, and that it really usn't a big deal. you're only 19, so when it comes time to being pregnant and having kids, just go to your doctor, talk to them about it, and carry on.
the gyn exam isn't scary either. read the sticky. and remember to be 100% honest with your gynocologist. your health is more important than your dignity.