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OBESITY AND REPRODUCTION

Hannah Thornley

Olivia Winther

Faye Williams

The Life Advice Clinic

STATISTICS

1

WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE UK POPULATION IS OBESE?

1

25%

2

BY 2050, WHAT PERCENTAGE OF THE UK POPULATION IS ESTIMATED TO BE OBESE?

2

50%

3

FOR MEN, BEING OVERWEIGHT OR OBESE INCREASES THE CHANCE OF ENCOUNTERING FERTILITY PROBLEMS BY...

3

50%

4

4

HOW MANY TIMES MORE LIKELY IS AN OBESE WOMAN TO HAVE A MISCARRIAGE THAN A WOMAN OF HEALTHY WEIGHT?

Twice as likely

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

BODY MASS INDEX (BMI)

An overweight BMI is...

  • a) 25 - 29
  • b) 10 - 15
  • c) 20 - 25

An obese BMI is...

  • a) 20+
  • b) 30+
  • c) 35+

OBESITY AND REPRODUCTION

OBESITY AND REPRODUCTION

THE LINK

THE LINK

Obesity causes dysfunction of your fat stores which can cause hormonal imbalances leading to fertility problems.

MEN

TESTOSTERONE

TESTOSTERONE

Higher BMI decreases testosterone levels:

  • Needed for healthy sperm production

  • Can cause erectile dysfunction

CANCER

CANCER

Inflammation causes DNA damage which can lead to cancer.

  • Testicular
  • Prostate

WOMEN

MENOPAUSE

MENOPAUSE

The timing of you menopause is influenced by your body weight.

As a consequence, your reproductive years could be shorter.

PREGNANCY

PREGNANCY

It will take longer to become pregnant.

AND

There is an increased risk of miscarriage and other pregnancy complications

POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)

POLYCYSTIC OVARY SYNDROME (PCOS)

Being overweight can increase your chances of developing mutiple cysts on your ovaires.

This affects the ability for the ovaries to release eggs.

CANCER

CANCER

Obesity will increase your risk of developing cancers which affect your reproductive system.

  • Endometrial
  • Breast
  • Cervical
  • Ovarian
  • Uterine

OTHER FACTS

Reproductive function is very sensitive to environmental factors such as diet.

Obesity can accellerate age-related outcomes.

There is a direct relationship between obesity and infertility.

WHAT NEXT?

Losing 5% of your body weight has been shown to improve your fertility.

DIET

  • Swap sugary

drinks and alcohol for water.

  • Cut down on fast food.
  • Use a smaller plate to help reduce portion size.
  • Choose healthy snacks like fruit or nuts.

EXERCISE

  • Minimise sedentary behaviour.

  • Aim to do 150 minutes of moderate intensity exerise per week - OR - 75 minutes of vigorous intensity exercise.

  • Partake in activity to improve muscle strength 2 days a week.
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