Retroverted uterus, positive sliding sign

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The uterine fundus is being pushed cephalad by the transvaginal ultrasound probe, eliciting smooth sliding of the uterine fundus over the bowel. Some fluid is noted within the rectouterine pouch, which often suggests a non-obliterated pouch.

The uterine fundus is being pushed cephalad by the transvaginal ultrasound probe, eliciting smooth sliding of the uterine fundus over the bowel. Some fluid is noted within the rectouterine pouch, which often suggests a non-obliterated pouch.

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