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OBESE ADOLESCENT AND FERTILITY IMPLICATIONS DR PRANAY PHUKAN MD FICOG ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGY ASSAM MEDICAL COLLEGE

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OBESE ADOLESCENT ANDFERTILITY IMPLICATIONS

DR PRANAY PHUKAN MD FICOGASSOCIATE PROFESSOR

DEPARTMENT OF OBSTETRICS AND GYNAECOLOGYASSAM MEDICAL COLLEGE

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OBESITY

A new world wide health problem The greatest epidemic ever experienced by humans Resulting from

increasing population increasing lifespanUrbanizationPlentiful foodPhysical inactivity

Rate of obesity has doubled over the past decade

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Obesity

Fertility implications both genders Pregnancy Complications Metabolic syndrome Malignancy Economic burden

Adolescent obesity is associated with three fold increase in nulliparity and four fold increase in nulligravidity

People of such constitution cannot beProlific. .fatness and flabbiness are to blame

The womb is unable to receive the semen And they menstruate infrequently and little

Hippocrates (Lloyd et al 1978)

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Focus

Pathophysiology of obesity and infertility

Influence of obesity on PCOS Benefits of weight loss on reproduction

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Measuring Obesity (BMI)

Some Asian populations have a genetically higher percent body fat than Caucasians resulting in greater risk of complications at a lower BMI of 23 to 25

(ASRM 2015)

Overweight 25 -29.9 increased disease riskClass I obesity 30 – 34,9 high disease riskClass II Obesity 35 – 39.9 very high disease riskClass III obesity > 40 extremely high disease risk

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Genetic factor Heritability (40 to 70 % ) Genes for Leptin Suppressor of Cytokine signalling 3 Genes for glucose transporter

GeneticBehaviourEnvironment

Causes

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Decreased Physical activity

Excess TV; computer, & play station time Children are home alone (dual income parents) Decreased physical activity at school & at home Transportation by car or school bus Neighbourhood safety ? Few public parks, sidewalks, swimming

pools ..etc

An imperfect body reflects an imperfect person

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Changing Dietary Habits

Increased intake of caloric sweeteners & edible oil Increased intake of processed foods, refined

carbohydrates & salty high fat snacks Reduced intake of fruits and vegetables Increased global beverage due to: increased accessibility, lower price, income dynamics and marketing

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Development of obesity

From Traditional to Modern Leisure and food

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Obesity In Developing Countries

The burden of obesity & its complications is shifting rapidly towards the poor.

Simultaneous malnutrition & overweight exist. Obesity is now 4X more common than

malnutrition in some developing countries. Evidence from Brazil & China points to a clear

shift in obesity and overweight from middle class to the poor.

These observations are replicated across many countries in Asia, Africa & Latin America.

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CHILDHOOD OBESITY IS INCREASING EVEN IN THE POOR COUNTRIES.

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Lipotoxicity

Ectopic lipid accumulation in non adipose cells When energy intake exceeds the capacity of

normal adipose tissue to safely store fat Excess free fatty acids accumulates in abnormal

locations such as muscle liver etc Oxidative stress develops in these tissues Insulin resistance and inflammation

(ASRM 2015)

Lipotoxicity affects granulosa cells and leads to impaired oocyte maturation and poor oocyte quality

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Possible mechanisms (Adipokines abnormalities)

Abnormalities of adipokines cause inflammation and abnormal cell signalling which leads to impaired cellular function and metabolism

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Reproductive concerns

Menstrual cycle abnormalities Ovulatory dysfunction Altered ovarian responsiveness Poor Oocyte quality Miscarriage Adverse maternal fetal

environment Male infertility

Obesity’s reproductive targetsCNSOvary ovarian follicles and oocytesThe embryoThe EndometriumSemen

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Obesity and the Menstrual Cycle

Affects HPO axis

Amenorrhoea, Anovulation : Adipokines inhibit ovulation Long cycle length (usually defined as >35 days) Even childhood obesity has been shown to be associated

with menstrual difficulties in later life (Lake et al. 1997 ) .

The menstrual disturbances may be further aggravated in the presence of PCOS

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Increased risk of miscarriage

Impaired folliculogenesis and poor oocyte quality

Endometrial receptivity is impaired Higher prevalence of PCOS among overweight

and obese women British Fertility Society guidance suggests that

fertility treatment should be deferred until BMI is less than 35 kg/m 2

ART can help to select healthy embryo

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Obesity and psychosocial and psychobiological factors

Comparative reduction in sexual frequency

Due to decreased dopamine activity and increased serotonoin levels in the brain secondary to overeating

Obesity: more sexual dysfunction(Brody 2004)

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Impact of obesity on ART

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Obstetric Complications in Obese Pregnant Women

Early pregnancy Spontaneous abortion Recurrent miscarriage Congenital anomalies Neural tube defects Spina bifida Congenital heart disease Omphalocele Late pregnancy Hypertensive disorder of pregnancy Gestational nonproteinuric hypertension Preeclampsia Gestational diabetes mellitus Preterm birth Intrauterine fetal demise

PeripartumCesarean delivery Decreased VBAC success Operative morbidity Anesthesia complicationsExcessive blood lossPostpartum endometritisWound infection/breakdownPostpartum thrombophlebitis

Fetal/neonatal complications

Fetal macrosomia ( Shoulder dystocia Birth weight < 4000 g Birth weight < 4500 g Childhood obesity

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Maternal obesity and health risk of the offspring

‘Developmental over nutrition hypothesis' which proposes that the increased fuel supply to the foetus in maternal obesity or over nutrition leads to permanent changes in offspring metabolism, behaviour and appetite regulation with resultant obesity, metabolic and behavioural problems in adult life

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Obesity and Male Reproduction

Obese men (Not all) Impaired erectile function Sleep apnoea Increasesed scrotal temperature Poor semen quality

OligospermiaAsthenospermia

Less sexual intercourse

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Mechanism

Altered Sperm function Increased sperm DNA damage Decreased sperm mitochondrial activity Induces seminal oxidative stress Impairs blastocyst development Increases miscarriage Failed ART

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Male Obesity

Hyperinsulinemia Suppression of SHBG Increased androgen bioavailability Oestrogen production Reduced gonadotropin secretions

Decreased total and bioavailable testosterone Diminishes LH pulse amplitude Decreased Leydig cell testosterone secretion

Hyperestrogenic Hypogonadotric hypogonadism

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Fertility treatment should be deferred until BMI is less than 35 kg/m 2

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Current recommendation for lifestyle modification

Weight loss of 7% of body weight Increased physical activity (150 minutes/week) A 500 to 1000 Kcal/day decrease from usual diet 1 to 2 pound weight loss per week Low calorie diet of 1000 to 12000 Kcal/day Achieving total 10 % decrease in total body weight

over 6 months Reductions in weight of 5–10% of initial body weight

may reduce the levels of insulin and androgens

Weight gain recurs when life style modifications are not sustained

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Weight loss

Lifestyle modification, dietary restriction, physical activity pharmacotherapy with varied results. Dietary interventions are associated with increasing weight

regain over time, although this can be minimized with continuing care

Only 15% of the subjects can sustain weight loss successfully over time

Rapid weight loss achieved by crash diets or excessive exercise is detrimental to reproductive outcomes during fertility treatments.

Life style modification programs (especially diet programs) have been shown to be associated with poor

levels of compliance

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Very low calorie diet resulting in rapid weight loss may have impact on oocyte quality and fertilization rates

Metformin, at a dose of 850 mg twice daily, have not been shown to affect menstrual frequency, body weight or insulin sensitivity, despite a fall in total testosterone and waist circumference.

Orlistat in obese PCOS showing a degree of effectiveness; however, there are no large randomized controlled trials in obese subfertile women.

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Not the first line of treatment

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The National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) recommends

Lifestyle interventions, which encourage a nutritionally balanced diet with appropriate calorie content and which promote the benefits of regular exercise for individuals with a BMI ≥25,

The drug orlistat for those with a BMI ≥30 and Bariatric surgery for those with a BMI of >50 (National Institute

for Health and Clinical Excellence 2006); There is little evidence that these recommendations are making

an impact on the prevalence of obesity in the population. Thus, it is likely that the ‘challenge’ of obesity will remain for

reproductive biologists for some time to come.

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Conclusion

• Obesity in women has impacts on fertility and fertility treatment.

• Increase in BMI reduces the chance of conception in ovulatory women and affects the outcome of ovulation induction treatment.

• Obese women undergoing IVF require higher doses of gonadotrophins, respond poorly to ovarian stimulation and have fewer oocytes harvested.

• Obesity is associated with lower fertilization rates, poor quality embryos and higher miscarriage rates.

• Weight loss in these women improves their reproductive outcomes; however, in order for this to be effective it has to be gradual and sustained

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Thank you