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Review
. 2013 Oct;71 Suppl 1(0 1):S3-8.
doi: 10.1111/nure.12056.

Weighing the impact of obesity on female reproductive function and fertility

Emily S Jungheim  1 , Jennifer L Travieso, Margaret M Hopeman
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Review

Weighing the impact of obesity on female reproductive function and fertility

Emily S Jungheim et al. Nutr Rev. 2013 Oct.

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.

Keywords: assisted reproductive technology; female obesity; fertility; reproduction.

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