Abstract
Objective: The study aims in determining the effect of obesity on fertility rate in women of child bearing age. The obesity due to PCOS [polycystic ovarian syndrome] and any other cause was compared to study the effect.
Methods: The women of child bearing age who were suffering from PCOS and had BMI falling in obese range alongwith women with obesity due any cause other than PCOS were included in the study. The study was conducted at Lady Aitchison hospital, Lahore after taking permission from ethical board. Total 121 patients were enrolled in study. The cases included in study were chosen from those who presented to hospital infertility clinic. Study duration was 1 year lasting from January, 2013 to December, 2013. Study follows descriptive pattern.
Results: There was significant relationship between BMI and PCOS and infertility.
Conclusion: The p value turned out to be 0.007 which showed significant association between increased BMI and PCOS. The obesity in PCOS is the cause of insulin resistance and infertility. By weight loss reproductive health of women suffering from PCOS can be improved.