The effect of the obesity on reproductive system Obezitenin üreme sistemi üzerine etkisi
TAF Preventive Medicine Bulletin, vol.10, no.2, pp.231-238, 2011 (Scopus)
- Publication Type: Article / Review
- Volume: 10 Issue: 2
- Publication Date: 2011
- Doi Number: 10.5455/pmb.20101215042137
- Journal Name: TAF Preventive Medicine Bulletin
- Journal Indexes: Scopus, TR DİZİN (ULAKBİM)
- Page Numbers: pp.231-238
- Keywords: Fertility, Nursing, Obesity, Reproductive health
- Akdeniz University Affiliated: Yes
Abstract
Obesity may be described as the new worldwide epidemic, and its serious impact on morbidity and mortality are well known. Obesity is the excessive accumulation of fat in the body, the result is a clinical condition. The 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.