Main anatomical positions of the uterus and possible difficulties for conception: a literature review

Abstract

The uterus is one of the most dynamic organs in the human body. It is usually positioned in anteflexion and anteversion, that is, inclined anteriorly and superiorly in relation to the major axis of the vagina. The position and direction of the uterus depend on the stability of the supporting perineal elements, muscles, and aponeuroses of the perineum, and on the preservation or diminution of the normal uterovaginal angle. Thus, changes in the uterine position can affect the position of the cervix in relation to the semen, which can make it difficult for sperm to pass towards the fallopian tubes, where fertilization occurs.

DOI:https://doi.org/10.56238/sevenIVmulti2023-150