Causes of a Tipped Uterus

A tipped uterus may occur for several reasons including:

• As a woman matures, the uterus usually shifts from a tilted position to a mildly forward position. However, sometimes this movement does not occur and the uterus remains tipped back.
• Pregnancy can also cause the uterus to shift to a tilted state. If the ligaments holding the uterus in place stretch, or lose their tension during pregnancy, the uterus can become tipped or retroverted. In most cases, the uterus returns to a forward position after childbirth. But sometimes it remains in the tipped position.
• Scarring from adhesions as a result of endometriosis, surgery or fibroids can also cause the uterus to shift to a tilted or retroflexed state. Sometimes, a uterine suspension is used in conjunction with treatments for endometriosis to prevent the formation of adhesions after surgery.