A Focused Look at Obesity and the Preimplantation Trophoblast

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Obesity is associated with a myriad of adverse reproductive outcomes including miscarriage, fetal growth abnormalities, and preeclampsia. While the mechanisms involved are likely multifactorial, the potential impact of obesity on the preimplantation embryonic trophoblast cannot be overlooked-particularly given the role the trophoblast plays in endometrial invasion and implantation. Appropriate trophoblast...

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