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Doctors are warning that our society’s obesity rates are causing an infertility crisis among women.

Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) affects one in 15 women worldwide. PCOS occurs when women have excess male hormones which cause little cysts to grow on the ovaries. Symptoms include irregular or missed periods, infertility, excess hair, acne and insulin resistance which can make them more prone to diabetes.

Obesity has a substantial effect on the development of PCOS. Obesity doesn’t CAUSE PCOS, but it exacerbates the condition.

Other problems are pregnancy-related diabetes, abnormalities and a decreased chance of a natural labour.

Rather than treating women with PCOS with medications to improve their chances of conception, doctors say that just losing weight and increasing their fitness will increase their chances.

Source:
Infertility crisis looms in the west as obesity levels soar (The Guardian)