Obesity and pregnancy: mechanisms of short term and long term adverse consequences for mother and child

Very interesting clinical review on Obesity and pregnancy. Under one Subheading, namely: "Ovaries and reproductive function", we are surprised that the authors have not mentioned the well known "Polycystic Ovarian Syndrome" characterized by menstrual disturbances, anovulation, weight gain, infertility, hirsutism, acne, insulin resistance, etc, as a result of hormonal imbalances due to genetics or life-style.