The challenges of obesity for fertility: A FIGO literature review. (12th January 2023)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Gautam, Divya; Purandare, Nikhil; Maxwell, Cynthia V.; Rosser, Mary L.; O'Brien, Patrick; Mocanu, Edgar; McKeown, Ciaran; Malhotra, Jaideep; McAuliffe, Fionnuala M.
• Other Names: McAuliffe Fionnuala M. guestEditor.; Poon Liona C. guestEditor.; Hod Moshe guestEditor.; Jacobsson Bo guestEditor.
• Is Part Of: International journal of gynaecology and obstetrics. Volume 160(2023)Supplement 1
• Page Start: 50
• Page End: 55
• Publication Date: 2023-01-12
• Subjects: adipokines -- barriers to fertility treatments -- childlessness -- infertility -- obesity -- obesity and social stigma; Gynecology -- Periodicals; Obstetrics -- Periodicals; Electronic journals; 618
• DOI: 10.1002/ijgo.14538
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0020-7292

Abstract

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. Synopsis: Obesity is linked to infertility at a molecular level and those living with obesity face additional barriers in accessing fertility treatments, which contribute to economic and psychosocial stressors.