Uterine physiology encompasses the intricate processes governing the structure, function, and regulation of the uterus, a pivotal organ within the female reproductive system. The escalating prevalence of obesity has emerged as a significant global health issue, profoundly impacting various facets of well-being, including female reproductive health. These effects extend to uterine structure and function, influencing reproductive health outcomes in women.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: Obesity shows significant association with depression elevating morbidity burden. Obesity surgery (OS) has been proven as an effective therapy reducing weight as well as depression prevalence rates, though the latter decrease appears to be unstable over time. For a better interpretation of the time trend, data on depression prevalence in OS-patients for the period before the surgery are needed.
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