It ’s time to include couple-based body mass index counseling in the infertility clinic visit

The impact of female abnormalities of body mass index (BMI) and its association with subfertility and increased time to pregnancy (TTP) have been well-characterized (1). This may be due to the impact of BMI on ovulatory status in women, though TTP is increased even among women with a high BMI and reportedly regular cycles (2). Patients with higher BMIs, those in the overweight and obese categories, are at increased risk for gestational issues including gestational diabetes, hypertension, and difficulty with fetal monitoring.

Source: Fertility and Sterility - October 2, 2020 Category: Reproduction Medicine Authors: Shruthi Mahalingaiah Tags: Reflections Source Type: research