Weight & Fertility Treatment

A healthy weight is important for fertility treatment because being overweight or underweight can reduce the chances of success and increase the risk of complications:
Obesity
Can reduce the success of in vitro fertilization (IVF):
Response to medication: Obese women require higher doses of medication to stimulate the ovaries.
Egg quality: Obese women produce fewer eggs, and the eggs are lower quality.
Implantation: Obese women have a lower chance of implanting an embryo in the womb.
Miscarriage: Obese women have a higher chance of miscarriage.
Underweight
Can make it harder to get pregnant:
Estrogen: Being underweight can cause your body to stop making estrogen, which can lead to irregular menstrual cycles and stopped ovulation.
BMI
A healthy BMI is between 19 and 25. Most fertility doctors will recommend that you try to get close to a healthy BMI before starting treatment.
You can try these lifestyle changes to improve your fertility:
Eat a healthy, balanced diet
Cut back on discretionary foods
Eat regular meals and limit unhealthy snacking
Drink water instead of sugary drinks and alcohol
Make half your plate vegetables at lunch and dinner
Use a smaller plate to help reduce your portion sizes
Get moving every day
Set a realistic weight goal