You probably already know the health risks associated with obesity: type 2 diabetes, sleep apnea, coronary artery disease (CAD), high blood pressure and cancer. But many women aren’t aware that carrying too much weight can be a major contributor to fertility complications, including a hormone disorder called polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS).
Women with PCOS produce too much insulin, or the insulin they produce doesn’t work the way it should. The inability of insulin to function normally is one reason why women with PCOS tend to gain weight or have a hard time losing weight. For others, PCOS develops later on, following substantial weight gain. Read more…