The relationship between overweight and female infertility

• Main Authors: Maíra Masello da Costa (Author), Caroline Brandão Andrade (Author), Francisca Valdenia Guerreiro Soares (Author), Gabriella Pinto Belfort (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Hospital de Clínicas de Itajubá, 2021-12-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Excessive weight seems to negatively influence fertility, and as it is a modifiable factor, understanding this relationship can contribute to infertility treatment. Adipose tissue is responsible for releasing several hormones and cytokines related to the reproductive system, such as leptin, TNF-a, a...