Leading a healthy lifestyle and having an ideal weight is beneficial for fertility. Otherwise, both being underweight and obesity can have negative effects on the reproductive system.
In the case of being overweight or obese, it is related to ovulatory disorders such as anovulation (absence of ovulation) and insulin resistance.
Read the full article on: Male & Female Fertility Explained: What Factors Can Affect It? ( 48).
By Andrea Rodrigo B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Javier Domingo del Pozo M.D., Ph.D. (gynecologist), Marta Barranquero Gómez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist), Rocío Núñez Calonge M.Sc., Ph.D. (senior embryologist), Silvia Azaña Gutiérrez B.Sc., M.Sc. (embryologist) and Romina Packan (invitra staff).
Last Update: 04/28/2026
