# Obesity and Gynecology

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Podcast: [Medicine Made Simple](https://stenobird.com/podcast/medicine-made-simple-7594834)
Published: 2026-05-06T06:00:02+00:00
Episode link: https://www.spreaker.com/episode/obesity-and-gynecology--71390164
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## Resource

A comprehensive look at the intersection of excess body weight and reproductive health across a woman's lifespan. The text defines childhood and adolescent obesity using body mass index (BMI) percentiles and identifies a growing global epidemic that begins in early youth. The authors explain how fat tissue acts as an endocrine organ, releasing hormones like leptin and insulin that can trigger early puberty and menstrual irregularities. Beyond physical development, the source explores how obesity complicates contraceptive efficacy, increases the risk of polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), and poses significant challenges for gynecological surgery. The work also addresses the psychosocial consequences of adiposity, such as depression and low self-esteem, while advocating for multidisciplinary management strategies. Ultimately, the editors emphasize the need for clinically responsible care to mitigate long-term risks like infertility, cardiovascular disease, and cancers. Get the Book now from Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Obesity-Gynecology-Tahir-Mahmood-ebook/dp/B08BFHQJ3J?&linkCode=ll2&tag=cvthunderx-20&linkId=ffa6b80afc6c091342f75dabf8f8faa0&language=en_US&ref_=as_li_ss_tl You can listen and download our episodes for free on more than 10 different platforms: https://linktr.ee/medicine_made_simple Produced by: https://www.podcaistudio.com/

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