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Review
. 2007 Nov;8(6):515-23.
doi: 10.1111/j.1467-789X.2007.00406.x. Epub 2007 Sep 14.

The impact of obesity on female reproductive function

M Metwally  1 , T C Li, W L Ledger
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The impact of obesity on female reproductive function

M Metwally et al. Obes Rev. 2007 Nov.

Abstract

Obesity may be described as the new worldwide epidemic, and its serious impact on morbidity and mortality are well known. As more and more women become obese, the reproductive problems associated with obesity present an ever-growing challenge to physicians involved in their fertility care. The spectrum of reproductive problems associated with obesity encompasses a wide range of disorders including infertility problems, miscarriage and pregnancy complications. In this review, we aim to discuss the impact of obesity on the various aspects of female reproductive function with focus on the clinical aspects of fertility problems in obese women. We finally comment on the available therapeutic options available to this group of women.

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