Adiposity is associated with anovulation independent of serum free testosterone: A prospective cohort study.

Michael S BloomNeil J PerkinsLindsey A Sjaarda Sunni L MumfordAijun YeKeewan KimDaniel L KuhrCarrie J NoblesMatthew T ConnellEnrique F Schisterman

Published in: Paediatric and perinatal epidemiology (2020)

Adiposity may be associated with anovulation through pathways other than testosterone among regularly menstruating women. This may account in part for reported associations between greater adiposity and infertility among women having menstrual cycles regularly. Understanding the association between adiposity and anovulation might lead to targeted interventions for preventing infertility.

Keyphrases

polycystic ovary syndrome
insulin resistance
weight gain
adipose tissue
metabolic syndrome
skeletal muscle
replacement therapy
pregnancy outcomes
type diabetes
physical activity
body mass index
cervical cancer screening
smoking cessation