Some of the frequently asked questions by the patients at Goodwill IVF center are regarding their weight, Body Mass Index or Lifestyle. Patients undergoing IVF treatment having heavy weight or BMI has lesser chances of success. This is definitely something that is worth considering before starting your treatments for the best possible chances of success.
What is BMI and how does it affect IVF Treatment?
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is the term given to the system of measuring a person’s body fat in relation to their weight and height. This measurement tells the level of an individual`s obesity problem and will be the primary method used by the experts at Goodwill IVF center to evaluate patients for IVF suitability.
Your BMI is calculated dividing your weight by your height. For instance, the average man’s height of around 1.82m should have an ideal weight of between 60kg-90kgs in order to be eligible for IVF treatments. A woman on the other hand with an average height of 1.70m, should have a weight of around 53.5kg-84kg to reach her ideal BMI for fertility treatment.
However, your chances for success do not solely depend on your BMI alone as these measurements do not make considerations for a number of other factors that could potentially affect your fertility. For example factors like physical activity and muscle structure of the person in question. Another factor to consider here is age, as people get older they lose some of their bone density. Hence it is important to adjust the analysis accordingly depending on the individual patient and their lifestyle.
How does weight affect fertility?
There has been much ongoing research to determine exactly how individual lifestyle choices can affect a person’s overall fertility and success with IVF treatments. Being too underweight can also have a significant effect on the number of nutrients that your body has to use to produce eggs. This can prevent some women from ovulating in a normal way. On the other hand, women who are overweight do not have their insulin levels within the normal ranges and this can in turn affect their ovaries in a manner where their bodies start to produce more male hormones.
Any deviation from the normal ovulation parameters can have a significant impact on an individual’s ability to get pregnant especially for women who are over or under the ideal body weight. However, this is clearly not the case with everyone as many overweight and underweight women have perfectly normal ovulation and are able to get conceive with no issues.
How can I regulate my BMI so as to improve my chances of success in IVF treatment?
We at Goodwill IVF believe that we should not discriminate against women of larger weight and we are more than happy to treat all patients who require our services. We believe that a well-balanced diet consisting of all essential nutrients and vitamins that your body needs as well as regular exercise will contribute largely to improve your chances of success.
While we do not hold women sternly to maintain a set range of BMI, if you feel that you want to make positive lifestyle choices and improve your chances of success then here are a few tips from our experts-
- Increase your intake of healthy fats found in foods like avocados, nuts, and seeds to facilitate natural hormone production.
- Eating right amounts of lean proteins, fruits, vegetables, and grains can ensure your intake of all the essential vitamins and nutrients.
- Regular, and passive exercise like yoga or walking on treadmill can reduce stress levels and boost circulation.
- Cutting down on fatty, sugary, caffeine, or processed foods will help to improve your reproductive system as a whole.
- Taking pregnancy multivitamins including vitamin D and folic acid can ensure that your body is putting these nutrients and lifestyle changes to good use.
A healthy BMI usually ranges from 18.5 to 24.9 for young and middle-aged adults. Under 18.5 is usually considered underweight and over 25 is considered overweight. If a woman’s BMI is greater than 35, the risks become more significant.
Many patients come to us questioning what the ideal BMI for IVF treatment is or if we treat women who are overweight. Goodwill IVF, one of the best IVF hospital in Kochi can help you improve your lifestyle and also improve your chances of conceiving by providing professional IVF treatment in Kochi. A conversation with our fertility specialist can help you get a clear picture of your overall reproductive health with a few simple tests to identify any factors that could be affecting your fertility. For women these usually include blood tests with an ultrasound and for men semen analysis is done. To know more regarding this treatment and also the IVF cost in Kochi, give us a call today.
