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Obesity and IVF: weighing in on the evidence

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Obesity is associated with serious health risks, and its rising prevalence represents a growing public health emergency. Ongoing research into the association of obesity and assisted reproductive technology (ART) outcomes aims to disentangle selective detrimental effects of obesity on the oocyte and the endometrium. More translational studies involving women with severe obesity and in the third-party reproduction setting will help improve the standard of care in the provision of ART services for obese patients.

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  1. Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, HCA Healthcare / University of South Florida Morsani College of Medicine GME, Brandon Regional Hospital, Brandon, FL, USA

    Begum Aydogan Mathyk

  2. Division of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility, University of California, San Diego, CA, USA

    Alexander M. Quaas

  3. Reproductive Partners San Diego, 9850 Genesee Avenue, Suite # 800, La Jolla, San Diego, CA, 92037, USA

    Alexander M. Quaas

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Aydogan Mathyk, B., Quaas, A.M. Obesity and IVF: weighing in on the evidence. J Assist Reprod Genet 38, 343–345 (2021). https://doi.org/10.1007/s10815-021-02068-6

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