Retroverted uterus is a rather frightening sounding term, however, it refers to a phenomenon which is currently recognised neither as a disease nor as a pathological condition. Backward positioning of the uterus does not require treatment, but it may lead to some discomfort or minor difficulties in getting pregnant. What are the problems in question, how is retroverted uterus diagnosed and can it have any impact on the course of pregnancy and childbirth?