People with obesity are two times more likely to develop esophageal or gastric cancer, saysDr.
Insulin resistanceis a hallmark of obesity, explainsDr.
Courtney Younglove, MD, a physician double-board-certified in obesity medicine and obstetrics and gynecology.
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Metabolic syndrome
Obesity also puts you at high risk of developing metabolic syndrome.
Having high blood pressure ups your chances of experiencing a heart attack, stroke, and kidney disease.
People with obesity may also have an enlarged gallbladder that doesnt function properly.
In other words, the prevalence ofobesityis having a real impact on our fertility andpregnancyoutcomes.
This is often ignored inwomen, Dr. Younglove says.
Mental health conditions
If youre susceptible to mental-health conditions, obesity can put you at higher risk.
And all the more so if you haveobesity.
Having excess weight during the menopause transition typically means the symptoms of perimenopause are worse, Dr. Younglove says.
Menopause often puts significant pressure on an already-stressed system.
Fatty liver can also improve.
Small, sustainable changes are powerful and can decrease your risk for developing other conditions.
