There are some structural differences between the female and the male pelvis. Most of these differences involve providing enough space for a baby to develop and pass through the birth canal of the ...

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 ...

The shape of your pelvis can have an impact on the ease (or difficulty) of vaginal birth. However, many other factors play a role, too. Share on Pinterest Your pelvis is a group of bones located in ...

Mother Nature has the answer: With the onset of puberty, the female pelvis expands; with the onset of menopause, it contracts again. In contrast, the male pelvis remains on the same developmental ...