What Does Being Overweight Have to Do with Infertility in Women

question 25

Multiple Choice

What does being overweight have to do with infertility in women?

• A) Leptin levels are higher which impacts GnRH and FSH.
• B) The oviducts are blocked.
• C) Uterine tissue is located outside of the uterus, causing pain and structural abnormalities.
• D) Follicles are larger than normal and many mature at one time.
• E) The uterus is displaced and the zygote has difficulty implanting.

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