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Re: troverted Uterus

From: Amanda (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Mon, 11 Jan 1999 14:26:06 -0600 (CST)

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At Sun, 10 Jan 1999, D. Ashley Hill, M.D. wrote: >
>At Sat, 9 Jan 1999, Nancy wrote:
>>
>>10 years of fertility-husband has low sperm count-I have retroverted
>>uterus. Customer of mine suggested a passery
>
>Nancy-
>
>A pessary is a silicone device not unlike a diaphragm that comes in many
>shapes and sizes. It slips inside the vagina and "holds up" the
>bladder, rectum, or cervix (or all 3). Retroverted uteri are not likely
>to cause infertility. In the past doctors used to tell patients that
>retroverted uteri caused infertility and miscarriages, but we don't
>believe this anymore.
>
>Some women have painful intercourse due to a retroverted uterus, because
>it hits the tailbone during deep intercourse. Retroversion may also be
>a sign of endometriosis, which itself can cause infertility. Thus, if
>you have painful intercourse or other symptoms of intercourse, it would
>be worth discussing the possibility of this condition with your doctor.
>
>Good luck getting pregnant. Infertility workups are draining both
>emotionally and financially.
>
>By the way, what kind of work do you do that you get to hang out and
>talk about pessaries?!
>
>Best wishes,
>
>--
>Ashley Hill
>David Ashley Hill, M.D.
>Associate Director
>Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology
>Florida Hospital Family Practice Residency
>Orlando, FL
>http://home.mpinet.net/dahmd
>
>The above is intended for general medical education,
>and is not for specific medical advice.
>I apologize, but I am unable to answer personal e-mail
>due to time constraints.
>

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I was recently told that I had this and I'm only 19.  What caused it the doctors won't tell me.

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