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Obese Women: Boost Fertility Naturally with Weight Loss Tips

January 12, 2017 - Admin

Women are having children later in life than ever before, but many are having problems conceiving. Obesity is a contributing factor linked to fertility problems, menstrual abnormalities, miscarriage, and complications during pregnancy. A study on obese women with fertility problems, led by Georgia Becker from the School of Medicine, Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul, Porto Alegre, Brazil, found that weight loss promoted egg development and increased chances of pregnancy. Twenty-six obese, infertile women consumed a low-calorie, low-carbohydrate diet plan for weight loss over 12 weeks. Bodyweight, body mass index, percent fat, and waist-to-hip ratio decreased by approximately 18 percent. Obese or overweight women should try weight loss for women to improve fertility before resorting to fertility drugs. Natural ways to increase fertility, such as incorporating healthy foods for weight loss and considering weight loss supplements for women, can also be beneficial. (American Journal Clinical Nutrition, 102: 1365-1372, 2015)