An anteverted uterus is when a woman's uterus tilts forward, toward her bladder. This condition is opposite of a retroverted uterus, which is titled backward, toward the rectum. Typically, an anteverted uterus does not pose a problem. In fact, many women do not even know they have this condition. In addition, it is the most common variation of the position of the uterus.

The uterus is a pair-shaped organ that is made to house a developing fetus. It is composed of two sections. The upper half is the known as the fundus, and the bottom half is the cervix.

The fundus is where a developing baby will live. This also is the section of the uterus that tilts when an anteverted uterus occurs. The cervix is the neck-shaped part of the uterus that is located closest to the vaginal opening. The cervix closes during pregnancy to keep the baby safe.

An anteverted uterus does not play a role in complicating conception. In fact, rarely, if ever is an anteverted uterus the cause of infertility. This condition does not even cause symptoms.

During pregnancy, an antverted uterus usually does not cause a problem. Sometimes a woman who has an anteverted uterus or a retroverted uterus will notice less of a tilt after pregnancy. Overall, this is a normal condition that affects many women. It doesn't pose a problem, so there typically is no need for medical intervention when this condition occurs.

An anteverted uterus usually has been present since the woman was born. It doesn't mean that there were any abnormalities. Sometimes an anteverted uterus happens because of age or other factors, such as having given birth. The ligaments that hold the uterus sometimes become a little looser because of pregnancy and delivery. Ultimately, this means that the uterus can shift positions a little bit.