Title of article
The Overlooked Role of Obesity in Infertility
Author/Authors
Al-Hasani، Safaa نويسنده Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Schleswig – Holstein, Luebeck, Germany , , Zohni، Khaled نويسنده Medical Sciences Division, Reproduction Unit, National Research Center, Egypt. ,
Issue Information
فصلنامه با شماره پیاپی 0 سال 2008
Pages
8
From page
115
To page
122
Abstract
Being either underweight or overweight can affect a womanʹs fertility. Irregular menstrual cycles, reduced spontaneous and assisted fertility and an increased risk of miscarriage are risks associated with obesity that are often overlooked. Excessive weight and central distribution of body fat are both related to an increased risk of normogonadotrophic anovulation. Weight loss can re-establish ovulation in obese anovulatory patients or improve their response to ovulation induction. However, even a small amount of weight loss (5%) may improve fertility. Men who are overweight or obese have significantly lower sperm counts than men of normal weight.
Journal title
Journal of Family and Reproductive Health
Serial Year
2008
Journal title
Journal of Family and Reproductive Health
Record number
2394255
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