{"id":18986,"date":"2021-03-09T09:47:53","date_gmt":"2021-03-09T08:47:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/?p=18986"},"modified":"2021-08-24T15:18:49","modified_gmt":"2021-08-24T13:18:49","slug":"menstrual-cup-with-a-tilted-uterus","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.intimina.com\/blog\/menstrual-cup-with-a-tilted-uterus\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use a Menstrual Cup with a Tilted Uterus: Riding the Tilt-a-Whirl"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
This article was medically fact-checked by Consultant Obstetrician and Gynaecologist Dr. Shree Datta<\/a>.<\/em><\/p><\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
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Have you ever noticed that while the outside of our bodies come in a lot of different sizes, shapes and colours, the pictures we see in textbooks of our insides all sort of look the same? There have been important calls for more diversity of models in educational materials. But seriously, are everyone\u2019s insides <\/span>exactly<\/span><\/i> the same?<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Well, not quite! One area where this is very true is our reproductive organs. We rarely see labia minora that are larger than labia majora in diagrams, for example, even though that more accurately reflects the genitals of about 50% of people. Another example is the uterus. <\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Most (about 75%) of uteri are slightly anteverted, which means tilting forward. But that means a good many people have a uterus that tilts backwards, away from your belly button. This is called a retroverted, or tilted or tipped uterus. You may also have a anteflexed or retroflexed uterus, where the uterus curls forwards or back.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
You might be wondering how someone can tell which way their uterus tilts, and can it cause any problems. Well, come along for the ride as we explore the twists and turns involved in owning a tilted uterus!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
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What in the Wandering Womb?<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
So what\u2019s up with tilted uteri? How does it happen and what are the symptoms? Well, you can go ahead and take a deep breath because\u2026you probably don\u2019t know you have one!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
Many people don\u2019t realise they have a tilted uterus. While sometimes caused by an infection, it\u2019s usually just a natural difference. Take eye distance. Some of us have eyes like Harry Melling and some of us like Anya Taylor-Joy. It doesn\u2019t affect how our eyes work, it just makes us unique!<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n
It\u2019s even possible your doctor has noted the position of your uterus on your chart after pelvic exams and never bothered to mention it! Because really, it can have no noticeable symptoms or effects at all. If you do have a tilted uterus, it\u2019s possible you have noticed the following:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n