The challenges of obesity for fertility: A <scp>FIGO</scp> literature review
Divya Gautam, Nikhil Purandare, Cynthia Maxwell, Mary Rosser, Patrick O’Brien, Edgar Mocanu, Ciaran Mckeown, Jaideep Malhotra, Fionnuala M. McAuliffe
Abstract
Obesity has been linked to infertility through several mechanisms, including at a molecular level. Those living with obesity face additional barriers to accessing fertility treatments and achieving a successful pregnancy, which can contribute to their economic and psychosocial stressors. There is scope to further improve care for people living with obesity and infertility with empathy, via a multidisciplinary approach.
Topics & Concepts
MedicineInfertilityFertilityPsychosocialObesityScope (computer science)Multidisciplinary approachEmpathyGerontologyPregnancyGynecologyEnvironmental healthPopulationEndocrinologyPsychiatryProgramming languageSocial scienceComputer scienceGeneticsSociologyBiologyObesity and Health PracticesOvarian function and disordersPharmacology and Obesity Treatment