If you’re about to launch into a round of IVF treatments or if it’s something you’ve thought about doing for quite some time, chances are you’ve been focused on being as healthy as possible for this adventure, knowing that IVF and battling fertility is a whole body thing, with all the components of a healthy body working together to make that baby a reality.
And, of course, something that goes along with being one’s healthiest self is participation in daily exercise of some sort.
Often, the benefits are quite obvious.
But what about exercise during IVF treatments? Can we just maintain the status quo or do we need to make adjustments in our exercise routine?
Actually, these very questions have been the focus of a number of studies regarding IVF and exercise and IVF and weight/obesity and the impact that these have on live-birth rates.
The studies may be of special interest to those concerned about issues such as Body Mass Index (BMI) and other factors they believe could impact their chance to get pregnant and sustain a healthy pregnancy. After all, reducing weight and BMI is the major reason why most women exercise.
Of special interest is a 2017 study, conducted by a handful of Israeli physicians, demonstrating that BMI – high or low – doesn’t have a significant impact on the success of IVF.
Furthermore, it was clear through the results of this study that BMI shouldn’t be a reason for denying IVF. Of course, obese women could have other complications due to their weight but that’s something that should be discussed with their specialist.
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