Obesity’s effect on reproductive hormones begins in early puberty

Boys and girls with obesity already display hallmarks of reproductive dysfunction during the early stages of puberty, including differences in hormone levels that are partially influenced by high insulin secretion, according to findings from a cross-sectional analysis.

Source: Obesity’s effect on reproductive hormones begins in early puberty

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