Obesity and overweight can affect fertility in both women and men. However, significant weight reduction or a low body mass index (BMI) also has negative effects:
Irregular menstrual cycles.
Amenorrhoea or absence of menstruation.
Endometrial alterations that would hinder embryo implantation.
Sperm alterations.
Read the full article on: Infertility and body mass index: How does BMI affect Fertility? ( 86).
By Ricardo Celís García M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Guillermo Quea Campos M.D. (gynecologist), Gustavo Daniel Carti M.D. (gynecologist), José María Sánchez Jordán M.D. (gynecologist), Laura García de Miguel M.D., M.Sc. (gynecologist), Marita Espejo Catena M.D., M.Sc., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Zaira Salvador B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Michelle Lorraine Embleton B.Sc. Ph.D. (biochemist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 08/11/2023
