Uterus position pt. 2: finding the ‘version’ (tilt)
If you can reach your cervix yourself, you will most likely be able to tell the version or tilt of your cervix. You can also ask your doctor or another health professional to check for you.
Anteversion. If your cervix is anteverted, it will be angled towards the bladder and the opening of the cervix will point towards the rectum.
Midposition. If your cervix is midposed, the opening will be pointing straight downwards.
Retroversion. If your cervix is retroverted, it will be angled towards the rectum and the opening of the cervix will point towards the bladder.
The term ‘retroverted uterus’ is often used to mean that the body of the uterus also faces backwards. Usually the body of the uterus does line up with the angle of the cervix, but not always.
