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Obesity has many negative health
consequences. Some are better known and documented than others. Recent studies
have shown that yet another potential consequence of obesity is difficulty when
it comes to conceiving a baby. Fertility troubles are a growing problem in this
country and around the world. One reason that is being hailed as a very viable
culprit is obesity.
While most people look immediately to the
female in the relationship for this particular problem the facts indicate that
male obesity can also lead to a low sperm count, which can also hamper
fertility efforts and progress.
Our bodies were designed for specific
purposes. It is utterly amazing how well each part of the human body works to
support the others. There are very few machines that can compete with the
genius of the design of the human body. After thousands of years to study the
human body there are still many mysteries hidden within. The truth comes down
to this however, we put things into our bodies, and abuse our bodies in ways
that our bodies were simply not designed to take and yet we still manage to
adapt and survive many of these things.
It’s amazing when you think about that the
human body endures the many things it does without permanent and irrevocable
damage. The good news for those attempting to conceive is that the human body
also has the remarkable ability to heal itself. This means that those who find
their efforts to conceive have been hampered by obesity have also seen positive
changes by losing as little as five to ten percent of your ability to conceive.
If both partners are overweight then it
might be a good idea to work together to shed those unwanted pounds and adopt a
healthier, more active lifestyle. Being active when trying to conceive and
throughout the pregnancy is a good idea for the female in the relationship at
any rate as this can help in the process of labor and delivery.
If you are trying to conceive without
success and have been doing so for more than a year it is probably in your best
interest to seek the services of a fertility specialist in order to rule out
other possible considerations. Though it is rarely a bad idea to adopt a
healthier lifestyle you should also consult your doctor before beginning a
strict diet or weight loss regimen in order to make sure there aren’t other
factors that may be causing your weight issues. This is particularly true if
you have gained a good deal of weight in a rather short amount of time.
In addition to conception difficulty
obesity can also lead to a greater risk of miscarriage once conception has
occurred. Obesity also leads to a greater risk of conditions such as
gestational diabetes during the pregnancy, pre-eclampsia, and in some cases
still birth and birth defects. It is no small hindrance to a healthy pregnancy
and should be carefully considered before attempting to conceive.
Another consideration when it comes to
obesity and fertility is that being overweight can also hamper the affects of
fertility treatments. This means that the process is typically lengthier and
will cost significantly more over time than if obesity were not a factor. When
coupled with the risks to the baby this is something that should not be taken
lightly when making plans for fertility treatments.
If your BMI is greater than 30 there are
many fertility clinics that simply will not offer their services. Some limit it
to greater than 35 and others 40. If you feel that fertility treatments are the
only course of action available to you and your BMI is greater than 30, the
first suggestion you are likely to hear is the suggestion that you make serious
weight loss efforts and lifestyle changes before proceeding. You may find that
once you begin to shed the pounds, fertility intervention is no longer
necessary.
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