Girls who are obese as teenagers may suffer from infertility as adults, according to a study in the journal Endocrine Today.
Researchers from the Albert Einstein College of Medicine asked 3154 women ages 42 to 52 years old to tell them how heavy they were during high school. Adolescent obesity was associated with an increased likelihood of childlessness.
"Perhaps young obese girls will listen more carefully to advice about weight loss and exercise if they learn about the potential harmful effects of excessive weight," said lead author, Alex Polotsky, a professor of obstetrics and gynecology.
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Posted By: Jane St. Clair
