Solution For Obesity: July 2008

Monday, July 7, 2008

Connection Found Between Obesity And Infertility

Medical professionals have documented many of the health issues related to, or blamed on obesity and have recently concluded the connection between obesity and infertility. There are many possible causes for infertility, but studies have shown obese women, those with a body mass index over 30, generally have inconsistent menstrual cycles, leading to inconsistent ovulation, reducing the chances of becoming pregnant.

The number of women who are overweight or obese suffering infertility and many of them have been diagnosed with Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome, which is most often seen along with obesity, irregular menstruation and inconsistent ovulation. In many suffering from obesity and infertility in-vitro fertilization efforts have been unsuccessful. The connection between obesity and diabetes as hyperinsulinemia is showing to have an impact or fertility.

Other studies suggest that obese women have a higher rate of immature eggs and with inconsistent ovulation have a higher rate of tubular pregnancies, pregnancy that occur outside the uterus such as in the fallopian tubes. While this may be one cause of more frequent miscarriages among obese women, there appears to be other, not yet identified causes. The studies connecting obesity and infertility are pointing to the connection but additional studies continue to find the exact causes.

Birth Complications Show Increase For Obese Mothers

Recent studies conducted in Sweden have shown that in addition to maternal complications of obesity and infertility, the increase in blood pressure in obese pregnant women is four or five times more likely. There is also an increased risk for babies being still born in the mothers with a body mass index above 35 than in those with a BMI of 26 or less.

Babies born of obese mothers have two or three times more of a chance of having their shoulder get caught on the mother’s pelvis, which can cause injury or death to the newborn infant. There is also a higher possibility of the infant having a higher risk of gestational diabetes. The causes of many of the problems with obesity and infertility are being translated into many of the problems associated with pregnancies in obese women.

As research continues to further understand the connection between obesity and infertility, hypothyroidism is also being examined to determine if there is a connection. Many obese people, male and female with thyroid problems also suffer from obesity, but the connection between the thyroid, obesity and infertility are still being studied, the thyroid plays a large role in pregnancy for women as well as the health of the fetus.

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The Land Of Plenty Is Bursting At The Seams

Obesity is a growing concern in America. It is estimated that more than 97 million Americans are overweight or obese. Many people do not realize that there being overweight falls into the “obese” category. The National Institute of Health (NIH) considers a person obese is they weight more than 20 percent more than what is medically considered their ideal bodyweight. This additional 20 percent of body weight is responsible for many different health issues and causes many real health concerns for those that are carrying these extra pounds.

Considering that obesity is a health concern for over one-third of the adult population, it is not surprising that the weight of the American children and teenagers is becoming an additional concern. Studies show that between 5-25% or more of children are becoming obese. Health professionals are alarmed as the increase in weight continues to increase
the health concerns for children and adults alike.

The Tools For Measuring Obesity Don’t Reveal Good News For America

Defining obesity is measured by the use of two different tools; body mass index (BMI) or waist measurement. These two tools for body fat and obesity measurement are universal in the medical field.

Body mass Index (BMI) is the comparative use of the measurement of body weight to the proportionate measurements of body height. This is generally the most common measurement system used by health professionals when diagnosing obesity.

Waist circumference is a way to use the patient’s abdominal fat to determine obesity. Successful analysis using the waist circumference method of measuring obesity is done by measuring the patient’s abdominal fat. Medical specialists have determined that the body fat around the waist of both men and women is now proven to be the major cause for health concerns. Measuring this region is now used as a tool to diagnosis obesity and obesity related diseases; men with a waist measurement over 40 inches and women with waist measurements over 35 inches are generally considered to be overweight when using this tool.

IF You Or Someone You Love Has A Problem, Help Them Resolve It

Many people in America do not realize that they are considered obese. Often, people will discuss their weight as a “problem” but do not realize how realistic that statement is in regards to the health risks these extra pounds are impressing upon their lives. If you or someone you love is clinically obese, it is important that you do everything you can to assist their success in losing that excess unhealthy body fat. It really can become a matter of life or death.

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