How does being overweight affect my fertility?
- Written by Karin Hammarberg, Senior Research Fellow, Jean Hailes Research Unit, School of Public Health & Preventive Medicine, Monash University
Diet and exercise are more likely to succeed when done together.
The proportion of Australians who are overweight or obese is at an all-time high. We know excess weight is linked to many adverse health consequences, but there is now growing understanding that it also affects fertility.
Excess weight affects female fertility
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