Go through these in order and stop at the first one that applies. If you are reading this for someone else, answer for them.
1
Is any of this happening now?
Call 911
Get emergency help for sudden severe pelvic or abdominal pain, fainting, marked weakness, shoulder-tip pain, or heavy vaginal bleeding.
Other emergency signs, for anyone
Someone who is struggling to breathe, gasping, choking, or cannot get words out
Someone who has chest pain, tightness or pressure lasting more than a few minutes
Someone who has sudden weakness or drooping on one side of the face or body, slurred speech, or sudden confusion
Someone who is unconscious, or cannot be woken
Someone who is bleeding heavily and it will not stop with firm pressure
Someone who has had a seizure that will not stop, or does not wake up afterwards
Someone who has lips or skin that look pale, blue, grey or blotchy
Someone who you believe has taken an overdose or swallowed something poisonous
2
Is any of this happening?
Be seen today
Seek urgent medical advice if you are pregnant and develop difficulty passing urine, cannot empty your bladder, or have increasing pelvic pressure with constipation or pain.
These symptoms do not necessarily mean the uterus is trapped, but they need prompt assessment.
Pain or bleeding during pregnancy also needs urgent assessment.
These symptoms can have causes unrelated to uterine retroversion, including ectopic pregnancy, pregnancy loss, ovarian torsion, or internal bleeding.
Fever with pelvic pain, vomiting, or unusual vaginal discharge should be assessed promptly because it may indicate an infection.
3
Does any of this apply?
Book an appointment
Arrange a routine appointment if you have:
Pelvic or lower-back pain that persists or keeps returning
Pain during or after sex
Period pain that affects daily activities
New bladder or bowel pressure
Difficulty becoming pregnant
Questions about a retroverted uterus found during an examination or scan
Every sign above is quoted from the sofidex article on Retroversion of the uterus. If you are not sure, err upward — it is always reasonable to be checked.