Weighing the Impact of Obesity on Female Reproductive Function and Fertility

Overview

Journal Nutr Rev

Publisher Oxford University Press

Specialty Nutritional Sciences

Date 2013 Oct 24

PMID 24147921

Citations 32

Authors

Emily S Jungheim

Jennifer L Travieso

Margaret M Hopeman

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Abstract

Obesity in women is associated with serious reproductive sequelae. Given its prevalence among women of reproductive age, much recent attention has focused on the mechanisms by which obesity affects female reproductive function and fertility. This review summarizes the literature investigating the epidemiology and pathophysiology of obesity in women of reproductive age and proposes research strategies that may help inform approaches to improve reproductive function and outcomes among obese women.

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