Women have wider hips than men because their pelves must allow for the birth of large-brained babies. Nevertheless, many female pelves are still not wide enough, which can result in difficult births.

A new study about the female pelvis is casting it in a very interesting light: not only does it widen during puberty, but it also contracts come menopause. The obstetric dilemma hypothesis has been a ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio - For a woman facing the prospect of having surgery to treat pelvic organ prolapse, the last thing she wants to worry about is whether the procedure will work or not, and if it's safe.

Female sexual disorders are prevalent in developed countries, affecting approximately 25-60% of women. Sexual function is an important aspect of quality of life, sparingly investigated in women ...

Pelvic floor prolapse refers to relaxation of the muscles and ligaments that hold the pelvic organs (uterus, bladder, urethra, vagina, and rectum) in their correct anatomic position. Prolapse can ...