A common topic of conversation among women trying to conceive is whether weight affects fertility.
Numerous studies have been conducted to determine if obesity or being overweight affects fertility.
Women who are having trouble getting pregnant are encouraged to speak with a fertility specialist to determine if there may be an underlying problem causing infertility.
Similarly, women who are overweight or obese are encouraged to seek medical consultation, as this may lead to, or point to, certain medical problems.
First, women should not assume that weight is the sole reason for their inability to get pregnant.
Other factors may be to blame as well.
A fertility specialist will shed more light on possible causes of infertility and will help women and couples experiencing infertility understand the condition in greater detail.
Excessive estrogen is one possible cause of infertility that is linked with being overweight.
Fat cells produce estrogen and women who have too much estrogen may react as if they are taking birth control pills.
Therefore, ovulation may not occur or may be inadequate for conception.
Many fertility specialists recommend leading a healthy lifestyle to improve fertility.
This usually results in some degree of weight loss for many patients.
Be careful, though.
Rapid weight loss is a possible cause of fertility problems.
It may lead to a reduction in progesterone, ovary dysfunction and may slow down follicle growth.
Doctors may also recommend losing weight gradually as you try to become pregnant.
The key is usually to adopt a healthy diet rather than to hit a certain weight goal.
Eat foods that are healthy and that you would eat if you were pregnant.
Calcium and folic acid are often recommended, and prenatal vitamins are usually recommended about three months before trying to get pregnant.
Exercise is another good way to lose weight and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Before adopting any exercise program, however, women should speak with their doctor to make sure the program is safe for them.
Again, be careful.
Over-exercising may lead to irregular periods, which may affect fertility.
Walking, swimming, yoga and cycling are good, low-impact exercises that may produce results.
The best thing you can do if you are trying to get pregnant and/or lose weight is speak with the appropriate doctor.
Weight alone may not be to blame for an inability to get pregnant; instead, there may be certain underlying problems that may inhibit fertility.
Numerous studies have been conducted to determine if obesity or being overweight affects fertility.
Women who are having trouble getting pregnant are encouraged to speak with a fertility specialist to determine if there may be an underlying problem causing infertility.
Similarly, women who are overweight or obese are encouraged to seek medical consultation, as this may lead to, or point to, certain medical problems.
First, women should not assume that weight is the sole reason for their inability to get pregnant.
Other factors may be to blame as well.
A fertility specialist will shed more light on possible causes of infertility and will help women and couples experiencing infertility understand the condition in greater detail.
Excessive estrogen is one possible cause of infertility that is linked with being overweight.
Fat cells produce estrogen and women who have too much estrogen may react as if they are taking birth control pills.
Therefore, ovulation may not occur or may be inadequate for conception.
Many fertility specialists recommend leading a healthy lifestyle to improve fertility.
This usually results in some degree of weight loss for many patients.
Be careful, though.
Rapid weight loss is a possible cause of fertility problems.
It may lead to a reduction in progesterone, ovary dysfunction and may slow down follicle growth.
Doctors may also recommend losing weight gradually as you try to become pregnant.
The key is usually to adopt a healthy diet rather than to hit a certain weight goal.
Eat foods that are healthy and that you would eat if you were pregnant.
Calcium and folic acid are often recommended, and prenatal vitamins are usually recommended about three months before trying to get pregnant.
Exercise is another good way to lose weight and adopt a healthy lifestyle.
Before adopting any exercise program, however, women should speak with their doctor to make sure the program is safe for them.
Again, be careful.
Over-exercising may lead to irregular periods, which may affect fertility.
Walking, swimming, yoga and cycling are good, low-impact exercises that may produce results.
The best thing you can do if you are trying to get pregnant and/or lose weight is speak with the appropriate doctor.
Weight alone may not be to blame for an inability to get pregnant; instead, there may be certain underlying problems that may inhibit fertility.
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