All Entries in the "Obesity" Category
Maternal Obesity Dangerous For Children
We know that it is important for women to be fit and within the recommended weight brackets during pregnancy for their own good health.
Now it seems that obesity during pregnancy is dangerous even for the child later in life.
A study has found that maternal obesity places pressure on a baby in utero and causes certain [...]
Being Overweight Can Contribute To Pelvic Organ Prolapse
When a woman’s pelvic muscles are weak, she may suffer a pelvic organ or uterine prolapse, when the pelvic organs drop down and protrude into the vagina.
This causes pain in the lower back or abdomen, and pressure in the vagina; in some cases, this condition can even interfere with sexual activity.
While [...]
The Risks Associated With Obesity In Women
Obesity is one of the biggest health issues worldwide today. It is estimated that over fifty percent of all women are now considered overweight, and one third are considered obese.
These numbers are staggering when you consider the size of the population today.
While most women are more concerned with body image, there [...]
Obesity And Cesarean Section, Is There A Connection?
Pregnancy is hard enough on a woman’s body but when she is overweight, it can make the experience even harder.
You can have more health issues when weight is a concern. One of those concerns is whether you will be able to have a natural birth.
There is thought to be a [...]
Many Women Unaware Of Obesity-Cancer Link
Many women don’t know that obesity increases their risk of several types of cancer, according to a new survey.
Women’s lack of knowledge about excess weight and the most common gynecologic malignancy, endometrial cancer, is particularly worrying, Dr. Pamela T. Soliman of M. D. Anderson Cancer Center in Houston and her colleagues say.
“We need to be [...]
Breast Cancer Mortality Increases With High Body Mass Index
A higher body mass index (BMI) is associated with lower survival rates in women with breast cancer, according to a report in the Journal of Clinical Oncology.
BMI is the ratio of weight to height, which is often used to see if a patient’s weight is outside normal parameters.
“We have found strong evidence that high BMI [...]
Obesity Raises Risk Of Pancreatic Cancer In Women
An international team of researchers reported that obese women (obesity effects)who carry most of their extra weight around the stomach are 70 percent more likely to develop pancreatic cancer.
Pancreatic cancer (pancreatic cancer treatment) is the fifth leading cause of cancer death worldwide. It accounts for only about 2 percent of the cancers diagnosed each year [...]
What Are The Effects Of Obesity On A Woman’s Health?
Obesity or too much body fat is a very serious problem that affects woman’s health at every stage of her life.
There are more than 30 effects of obesity that a woman can affect with. In US, obesity is the second largest cause which leads to death.
Various effects of obesity on your health:
Breast [...]
