Helping infertile obese women lose weight does not help them conceive faster, contrary to conventional medical wisdom, according to a Dutch study of 577 women.
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Women With PCOS May Have Higher Asthma Rates
Survey data from more than 8,000 women revealed a higher prevalence of asthma in women who had PCOS compared with women who did not have PCOS (15.2% versus 10.6%, P=0.004), and this relationship persisted even after adjustments for weight, Anju Joham, MBBS, of Monash University in Melbourne, and colleagues, reported at the annual meeting of the Endocrine Society.
Even When Women Aren’t Obese, PCOS Can Mean Pregnancy Problems
Women who suffer from a leading cause of infertility that can be made worse by obesity may not be able to escape pregnancy problems just by maintaining a normal weight, a recent study suggests.
Listen Up, Dads: Obesity Makes Your Sperm Weird.
A new study adds to the growing pile of evidence that men should worry about their prenatal health, too: Their sperm may carry epigenetic markers that can help determine the weight of their offspring. The research is still in its early stages, so you can’t go blaming Dad for every french fry you eat. But it’s becoming clearer that there’s more to parenthood than just genes — the state of your body at the moment of conception may carry a lot of weight for your child’s future.
Weight Gain in Adulthood Linked to Lower Fertility in Women
Audrey J. Gaskins, Sc.D., from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health in Boston, and colleagues examined whether BMI at age 18 and change in weight since 18 years correlated with fecundity. Data were included for 1,950 women in the Nurses’ Health Study 3 currently attempting pregnancy.
6 Weird Things that Boost Your Fertility
If you are trying to get pregnant (or thinking about it), you’re probably familiar with the standard advice: Maintain a healthy weight. Go easy on the coffee and booze. And avoid stress (if only!). But there are a handful of other things that may help boost your baby-making odds—from changing your sushi order to mixing up your workouts. Read on for six tips to consider.
What Makes Menopause Worse? Your Daughter’s In Puberty Too
The change in hormones affects the sleep schedule, changes the skin, increases aches and pains in the joints. It worsens the mood, alters the menstrual cycle, worsens headaches, lowers the libido, and changes the way women bounce back from stress. It even puts on extra weight around the middle section.
German Supreme Court Grants Children Of Sperm Donation To Learn Father’s Identity At Any Time
The German Supreme Court ruled on Wednesday in favor of children of sperm donors’ right to know the identity of their biological father. As gray areas to the preexisting law have now been clarified, the BGH asserts that the child’s right to know holds “generally a greater weight” than the requests of anonymity by the donor. This marks the first time the BGH has taken a firm stance in favor of one side.
How Throwing Away Your Saucepans, Avoiding Clingfilm and Other Wacky Ideas Can Delay the Menopause
Weight gain, aging looks, lower sex drive and a greater risk of heart disease, some types of cancer and the crumbling bone disease, osteoporosis. No wonder most women dread the menopause and would like to put it off as long as possible.
Woman’s Low Birth Weight May Lead to Fertility Woes Later
Girls born with a low birth weight may be at increased risk for fertility problems as adults, a new study from Sweden suggests.