TY  - BOOK
AU  - Mahmood,Tahir
AU  - Arulkumaran,Sabaratnam
TI  - Obesity: a ticking time bomb for reproductive health 
T2  - Elsevier insights
AV  - RC628 .O24 2013
U1  - 616.3/98 23
PY  - 2013///
CY  - London, Waltham, MA
PB  - Elsevier
KW  - Obesity
KW  - Reproductive health
KW  - Infertility
KW  - metabolism
KW  - Pregnancy Complications
KW  - Reproductive Health
KW  - fast
KW  - Electronic books
N1  - Includes bibliographical references
N2  - Obesity is a continuing issue around the world and in many contexts. The growing number of obese people is an increasing concern for those in the medical profession, and obesity can pose specific challenges in relation to fertility and pregnancy. Patients who are obese require specific considerations and knowledge. Bringing together experts from a variety of specialties to examine the issues and challenges of obesity, this book discusses how obesity affects fertility, reproduction, and pregnancy. Beginning with an exploration of the epidemiology of obesity, further chapters focus on specific issues related to obesity and both male and female reproduction, the complications of obesity during pregnancy and labour, and the long term effects of obesity. This is the most comprehensive resource to examine the topic of obesity and reproductive issues, making it invaluable for medical students, professionals, and researchers in public policy and medicine. Comprehensive examination of fertility issues arising from male and female obesity. Clinical knowledge and expertise given to the subjects. In-depth examination through 47 chapters of a growing, but often overlooked, issue in fertility and pregnancy
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