Assessing the role of endometrial alteration among obese patients undergoing assisted reproduction

Fertil Steril. 2008 Jun;89(6):1606-8. doi: 10.1016/j.fertnstert.2007.03.079. Epub 2007 May 25.

Abstract

Obesity seems to exert a small but important extraovarian effect that may influence cycle outcome during assisted reproduction. Future investigation should focus on elucidating whether the endometrium is truly responsible for this deficit, and if it is, determining the mechanisms involved.

Publication types

  • Comment
  • Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural

MeSH terms

  • Abortion, Spontaneous
  • Body Mass Index
  • Embryo Implantation
  • Endometrium / physiopathology*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Infertility, Female / etiology*
  • Obesity / complications*
  • Oocyte Donation
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy Outcome
  • Pregnancy Rate
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted*