Obesity can put you at these 7 health risks

Women can develop gestational diabetes during pregnancy. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Yes, being overweight or obese can lead to menstrual cycle issues such as heavy bleeding. This happens because obese women carry a large amount of fat cells, due to this your bodywill produce an excess amount of oestrogen, one of the important hormones that regulate your reproductive health. So, high estrogen can cause irregular periods or heavy menstrual cycles. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Obesity is also linked with several cardiovascular diseases including high blood pressure, stroke, hypertension, etc. You need to be very careful with your heart health if you’re overweight. The good news is that you can avoid the risk of heart disease by losing weight. So, follow a healthy diet and a regular workout routine to lose some kilos. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

If you're overweight, your chances of getting gallbladder diseases such as gallstones and cholecystitis are also high. What's the solution? Lose weight! Weight loss will help you reduce the chances of getting gallbladder issues. But go slow and steady because faster weight loss can backfire! Image courtesy: Shutterstock

Warm compresses can help with joint pain! Image courtesy: Shutterstock

A woman with a high BMI will face complications in getting pregnant. Not just that, being overweight can cause problems before pregnancy, during pregnancy, and even after pregnancy. But you can achieve a healthy weight whenever you want by healthy eating and following a healthy workout routine. Image courtesy: Shutterstock

This is another reason why you shouldn't be overweight. Because obesity can cause sleep apnea. It is a serious sleep disorder in which breathing repeatedly stops and starts. You can reduce the risk of this disorder by certain lifestyle changes such as weight loss and breathing activities. Image courtesy: Shutterstock