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Is Obesity Linked to Infertility

February 28, 2024April 4, 2024 Reviewed by Dr Hameed Ibrahim Khokar

Originally posted 2021-09-29 04:05:58.

The commonly known one is being overweight that directly affects the fertility rate in women. Now it has been proven that overweight affects male fertility too.

Men exhibiting increased BMI were more likely to be infertile than the normal-weighing men. If the men’s weight increases by 20-pound, it increases the chances of infertility by 10%.The females with overweight are unable to conceive. This is the known risk factor of anovulation and menstrual dysfunction.

Obesity leads to infertility in women who are ovulating normally. This usually causes complications during pregnancy like gestational diabetes, hypertension, and Cesarean section.

Almost 30 to 47% obese women have irregular menstrual cycles. The menstrual irregularity is directly proportional to the increase of weight. The weight reduction leads to the resumption of normal menses and increased pregnancy rates in women.

Obesity has always been associated with insulin resistance and increased insulin production that contributes towards hyperandrogenism (increase in the male hormones).

The insulin is important for regulating the sex hormone production. The obese women with PCOS gain excess weight that leads to excessive insulin production, abnormal follicles in the ovary and promotes the increased androgen secretion. It results in an overall disruption in menstrual and ovarian activity causing fertility problems.

Ayurvedic remedies to treat obesity-related Infertility

The first-line treatment for obesity-related infertility is lifestyle modification and weight loss. The weight loss improves fertility in obese people. That is the first step for the fertility treatment of an obese patient.

5 to 10% loss can significantly improve the pregnancy rates and ovulation. The weight loss relatively improves fertility in obese people both psychologically and physiologically.

Psychological mood and state has been found to significantly increase after the weight loss. Insulin reduction and androgen levels found in women leads to 80% improvements in the menstrual function and the improved pregnancy rates of 29%.

Treatment: Ayurveda Treatment for Male Infertility, Ayurveda Treatment for Female Infertility

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