A woman’s fertility is greatly affected not only by age, but also by being overweight. The fact is that obesity burdens the cardiovascular system and joints, and also changes the hormonal background of a woman. This is because adipose tissue produces hormonal substances that cause imbalance in the body and problems with ovulation. This was told socialbites.ca by Bekhan Khatsiev, Doctor of Medical Sciences, bariatric surgeon and president of the Society of Obesity Surgeons.
According to the expert, during the release of hormonal substances by the adipose tissue, the “male hormone” androgen can be converted to “female” estrogen, which negatively affects the ovulation process, preventing conception and the development of pregnancy.
“At the same time, due to obesity, the level of globulin, a protein in the blood, which is therefore affected by insulin resistance, drops. Being overweight often leads to the development of insulin resistance, as the body produces more insulin to keep blood sugar at the same level. Because of low globulin, the genitals don’t get enough hormones. This also leads to disruption of the menstrual cycle and reduced fertility,” said Bekhan Khatsiyev, Doctor of Science.
In addition, excess weight negatively affects the development and course of pregnancy during IVF. Thus, the doctor noted that the probability of having a healthy child in a woman diagnosed with obesity is 20% lower.
“To prevent the development of the disease, it is worth adhering to a healthy lifestyle, eating right and exercising. And if obesity has already begun, then a person should consult a specialist – an endocrinologist and a bariatric surgeon -” said the doctor.
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Source: Gazeta
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