My suspicion is that he has a few trusted advisors, lay and priests, to help him keep up with the many issues he feels compelled to rule on.   The world is big, wide, complex and bishops don't have personal experience in looking at what parents would look for in groups that can help their kids.  Unfortunately, those chosen advisors are not also chosen by all the lay people to present different views to the bishop.  So, if he choses who to listen to, and doesn't seek widely, yes, he is apt to get led around by the nose.

I don't mean to imply that he is not responsible for the decisions he ends up making or to excuse his poor decisions or to say that those who advise him are the bad guys.  He is responsible.  

Like you, I suspect pelvic issues, especially when it comes to women, are a primary concern.  After all, what does his training and experience lead him to expect of women?