Can pelvic adhesions in women cause infertility?

Mar 22, 2022 Source: Cainiu Health
Disease description:

I have pelvic adhesions and am currently trying to conceive. I’m unsure whether pelvic adhesions can cause infertility. Could you please tell me: Can pelvic adhesions in women lead to infertility?

Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Yu Liqun
Pelvic adhesions in women can lead to infertility. These adhesions may cause menstrual irregularities, amenorrhea, low back pain, abdominal pain, and anovulation. When adhesions involve the uterus, ovaries, or fallopian tubes, they can further result in ovulatory dysfunction and tubal obstruction, thereby interfering with the normal union of sperm and ova—potentially leading to female infertility or ectopic pregnancy.