Symptoms of a Tipped Uterus

Most women with a tipped uterus do not experience any problems. However, some women experience pain during sexual intercourse. This happens when the penis hits the cervix or uterus during sex. This condition is known as collision dyspareunia. Women may also suffer pain during menstruation or experience infertility because of a tipped uterus. In these cases, the condition can be very disruptive to a women's life.

The primary symptoms of a tipped uterus are:

• Pain during sexual intercourse - The medical term for the condition is dyspareunia.
• Pain during menstruation - The medical term for the condition is dysmenorrhea.

Other symptoms may include:

• Back pain during menstruation
• Minor incontinence
• Urinary tract infections
• Fertility problems
• Difficulty using tampons

Women Affected by a Tipped Uterus

A tipped uterus can affect all kinds of women regardless of marital status, income, age, race or childbearing history.

However, the condition tends to be more problematic for women in their childbearing years, women tend to be more sexually active during this time period.