Obesity and Infertility
Excess weight is connected to many adverse health consequences including heart disease, diabetes, back and joint problems, and many other conditions. But now there is growing understanding that it moreover affects fertility. Obesity affects the hormonal balance When the Body Mass Index goes into the obese category (BMI of 30 and above), hormonal changes may happen in the body. Menstrual cycle is controlled by a fine hormonal balance. Obese and overweight women have higher levels of a hormone known as leptin, which is produced in fatty tissue. This can disrupt the hormone balance and lead to diminished fertility. The amount and distribution of body fat influence the menstrual cycle through a run of hormonal mechanisms. The more abdominal fat and the more excess weight, the more prominent the risk of fertility difficulties. Obesity also leads to insulin resistance The hormonal imbalance that comes with obesity frequently leads to insulin resistance. That is a major haza