Love high heels, beware of infertility

Beware, this popular wardrobe accessory of all shapes and sizes can be a killer for a happy family life. However, there are many health risks associated with this killer high heel.

According to some studies, if the heel is higher than 12cm, it will cause the body posture to be deformed. This deformation affects every organ in the body, including the uterus and reproductive system.

Dr. Sagarika Aggarwal, an IVF specialist, said that wearing high heels regularly will have a profound impact on the body's posture. The imbalanced posture makes it difficult for the reproductive organs, including the uterus, to recover physiologically, thereby causing pain during menstruation, intercourse and leading to many reproductive-related problems.

High heels are very attractive to girls, especially when they enter puberty, starting to mature physiologically and psychologically. And they need to pay special attention to this. When wearing high heels, the body's posture changes, pressure increases on the pelvis, and the organs in the pelvic cavity are compressed. Pelvic contraction can harm the organs and affect reproductive function. Not to mention that improper posture affects the spine.

“Girls who regularly wear high heels will face difficulty in giving birth along with pain and many other problems when becoming mothers,” says gynaecologist Dr. Archana S. Ayyanathan.

A common cause of pain during menstruation or sex is high heels because it weakens the ligament system that supports the uterus, and the possibility of uterine prolapse increases, making it more difficult to give birth.

Some top footwear tips for healthy feet during pregnancy include:

- Wear comfortable shoes, ideally with straps and laces.

- Choose a shoe heel height of only 3cm or less to help reduce the pressure of body weight on your feet.

- Do not wear high heels. Avoid crossing your legs when sitting.

- Practice some gentle leg movements to reduce swelling and prevent cramps during pregnancy.