Journal Club Global from ASRM 2024: Obesity and Reproduction

Join us for an insightful session at the ASRM Congress 2024 in Denver, where we will delve into the critical topic of obesity and its impact on reproduction. This session will take place on Monday, October 21st at 12:20 PM in the Four Seasons Ballroom.

Discussants:
Dr. Karl R. Hansen, M.D., Ph.D., Chair, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, OU Health Reproductive Medicine
Dr. Samantha B. Schon, M.D., M.S., University of Michigan
Dr. Eric A. Widra, M.D., Shady Grove Fertility Center
Dr. Christina E. Boots, B.S., M.D., Northwestern University, Obstetrics & Gynecology
Dr. Richard S. Legro, M.D., Penn State University
Dr. Anna Caldwell

Moderators:
Dr. Micah Hill
Dr. Pietro Bortoletto

Article for Discussion: “Effectiveness of preconception weight loss interventions on fertility in women: a systematic review and meta-analysis”

Discussion Points:
Associations of obesity with infertility
Impact of lifestyle interventions on reproductive outcomes
Mechanism and efficacy of GLP-1 agonists
Consideration of weight limits for fertility treatments
Recommendations for weight loss prior to fertility treatments