Curriculum of Gynecology
TOPIC 72
RETROVERTED FLEXION OF THE UTERUS
RATIONALE
Retroverted flexion of the uterus (RVF) causes backache and dyspareunia, which may be avoided by proper management of labor and puerperium.
GOAL
Recognize the causes and diagnosis of RVF, emphasizing preventable and avoidable methods
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
By the end of this course, the student will be able to:
l Define the normal anatomy and position of the uterus
l Describe RVF and its degrees
l List the causes of RVF
CONTENT
l Normal anatomy and position of the uterus
l Definition of RVF and its degrees
l Causes of RVF and its clinical significance
