Does anterior pelvic tilt affect fertility?
Disease description:
I often hear married women who have given birth talking about anterior pelvic tilt. I got married not long ago and am planning to have a baby. I also have some degree of anterior pelvic tilt. Can anterior pelvic tilt affect fertility?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Xu Shuai
Anterior pelvic tilt can affect fertility to some extent, primarily in the following two aspects:
1. Impact on conception: The pelvis serves as a structure that supports the abdomen and protects internal organs and reproductive organs. If the pelvis is significantly tilted forward, it may affect reproductive organs such as the uterus and ovaries, causing deformation and impairing their function, thereby reducing the chances of successful conception.
2. Impact on childbirth: During natural delivery, the pelvis must maintain an appropriate degree of anterior tilt and flexion to facilitate the baby's smooth descent into the birth canal. Excessive anterior pelvic tilt may hinder fetal engagement, complicate subsequent labor, and even lead to dystocia (difficult labor).
Therefore, a general assessment of pelvic morphology before pregnancy and childbirth, along with necessary interventions, is important for minimizing the impact of anterior pelvic tilt on fertility.
