Childhood obesity may affect timing of puberty, create problems with reproduction

A dramatic increase in childhood obesity in recent decades may have impacts that go beyond the usual health concerns – it could be disrupting the timing of puberty and ultimately lead to a diminished ability to reproduce, especially in females. A body of research suggests that obesity could be related to growing problems with infertility.

URL: http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2012/07/120731135003.htm