Obesity can have a major impact on reproductive health and cause issues with conception as well as pregnancy-related complications. Excess weight disturbs hormonal balance, menstrual regularity, and ovulation in females, while in males, it decreases the quality of sperm and testosterone levels.Key Points:Hormonal Disequilibrium: Excess fat changes estrogen, insulin, and leptin levels, impairing ovulation.Menstrual Abnormalities: Obesity is associated with irregular periods and disorders such as polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).Male Reproductive Function: Increased adiposity can decrease sperm count, motility, and overall reproductive potential.Pregnancy Complications: Increased risk of gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, and miscarriage.Management Strategies:Weight loss through balanced diet and physical exercise.Nutritional guidance and lifestyle interventions to enhance fertility outcomes.Medical assessment for associated hormonal or metabolic disorders.(Addressing obesity can improve fertility, enhance pregnancy outcomes, and promote general reproductive well-being.).
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