Obesity and Fertility the Saga Continues
The BBC has reported on a study linking obesity and fertility issues. The study says that women who inherit the fertility gene are likely to also inherit infertility genes. Initial research had said the link was present between genes that cause weight gain and adverse fertility affects, however the specific reasoning was still unknown till now.
BBC News said, "Now experts from Oxford and Imperial College London believe the same gene may cause polycystic ovary syndrome. The results were presented at an annual endocrinology meeting in Harrogate. Dr Barber said: "PCOS is an incredibly common condition affecting one in 10 women of reproductive age and is a leading cause of infertility.
"It is a genetic condition and one that is strongly associated with obesity; it is therefore of huge relevance for women given today's obesity epidemic."
With better education and increased knowledge about infertility issues, fertility experts may now be able to diagnose and treat infertile couples more properly and easily.
Posted by Tala on 3/17/2009 9:38:10 AM
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