Not necessarily, although it is recommended to have an adequate Body Mass Index (BMI) to obtain a greater number of eggs and avoid possible risks. A normal BMI is between 18 and 25.
Women who are overweight or obese are more likely to suffer infertility, since estrogen production is affected, among other things. In addition, for ovarian stimulation in obese women a higher dose of hormones is needed to obtain a good response. There is also a greater probability of obtaining immature and poorer quality eggs.
You can find out more information in this article: Infertiilty and BMI
Read the full article on: Fertility preservation in young women. Recommendations and ideas. ( 26).
Zaira Salvador
B.Sc., M.Sc.
Bachelor's Degree in Biotechnology from the Technical University of Valencia (UPV). Biotechnology Degree from the National University of Ireland en Galway (NUIG) and embryologist specializing in Assisted Reproduction, with a Master's Degree in Biotechnology of Human Reproduction from the University of Valencia (UV) and the Valencian Infertility Institute (IVI)
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