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Gynecologist: "Obesity is one of the reasons why women do not conceive"
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Gynecologist: "Obesity is one of the reasons why women do not conceive"

From Delfi · (4h ago) Lithuanian Critical tone

Translated from Lithuanian, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

TLDR

  • Obesity is increasingly prevalent among women of reproductive age (18-34), leading to more health challenges impacting family planning.
  • Obesity directly affects the hormonal system, creating a cycle with insulin resistance and Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS) that impairs fertility.
  • Weight loss, even a modest 5%, can significantly improve fertility outcomes, restoring menstrual cycles and increasing spontaneous pregnancy rates.

Delfi reports on a critical health issue facing Lithuanian women: the rising tide of obesity among those of reproductive age and its severe consequences for fertility.

Nutukimas pastaraisiais deลกimtmeฤiais labiausiai iลกplito bลซtent reprodukcinio amลพiaus moterลณ grupฤ—je โ€“ nuo 18 iki 34 metลณ.

โ€” R. ลฝiobakienฤ—Highlighting the prevalence of obesity in women of reproductive age.

Dr. R. ลฝiobakienฤ—, a gynecologist, explains that this demographic, aged 18 to 34, is disproportionately affected, entering their prime childbearing years with health complications linked to excess weight. This directly hinders family planning efforts, a concern deeply felt in a nation that values family.

Nutukimas tiesiogiai veikia hormoninฤ™ sistemฤ….

โ€” R. ลฝiobakienฤ—Explaining the direct impact of obesity on the hormonal system.

The article delves into the complex hormonal imbalances caused by obesity, including insulin resistance and PCOS. It highlights how these conditions create a vicious cycle, increasing androgen production, disrupting ovulation, and ultimately leading to infertility. The impact on assisted reproductive technologies like IVF is also stark, with lower success rates and higher costs for overweight and obese women.

Tai ne tik apsunkina pastojimฤ…, bet ir didina ilgalaikiลณ ligลณ, tokiลณ kaip 2 tipo diabetas ar ลกirdies ir kraujagysliลณ sutrikimai, rizikฤ….

โ€” R. ลฝiobakienฤ—Detailing the long-term health risks associated with obesity and PCOS.

Beyond conception, the risks during pregnancy are significantly elevated for obese women, including gestational diabetes, hypertension, and a higher likelihood of C-sections. This underscores the broader public health implications for both mothers and children. The message from Delfi is clear: addressing obesity is not just about aesthetics, but a crucial step towards restoring fertility and ensuring healthier pregnancies for Lithuanian women.

Nutukimas veikia ne tik pastojimo tikimybฤ™, bet ir nฤ—ลกtumo eigฤ….

โ€” R. ลฝiobakienฤ—Emphasizing that obesity affects both conception and pregnancy progression.
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Originally published by Delfi in Lithuanian. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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