title: [Influence of obesity in sexual and reproductive health].
abstract: BACKGROUND
  The global epidemic of overweight and obesity is becoming, as its growth into a major public health problem in many parts of the world affects about half the general population and is therefore a problem common among fertile.
  
  
  METHODS
  Obesity and overweight are common conditions that have implications not only for overall health, but also largely on reproductive health. A high prevalence of obese women in the sterile population and numerous studies have highlighted the link between obesity and infertility. Obesity increases the risks of obstetric and neonatal complications, including decreased fertility in women who ovulate and is also associated with menstrual disorders and increased risk of recurrent spontaneous abortions.
  
  
  CONCLUSIONS
  Changes in lifestyle, the realization of a diet and exercise program, are the first line of treatment for obesity.
authors.affiliation: Complejo Hospitalario de Jaén. maria-jose-cuca@hotmail.com
authors.forename: Ma José
authors.initials: MJ
authors.lastname: Fernandez Varelo
authors.forename: Juan Miguel
authors.initials: JM
authors.lastname: Martínez Galiano
authors.forename: Antonio
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Herrera Gómez
mesh_terms: D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007247:Infertility, Female / Q000209:etiology*; D009765:Obesity / Q000150:complications*; D011247:Pregnancy; D011248:Pregnancy Complications / Q000209:etiology*; D060728:Reproductive Health