Research

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Obesity (BMI >30 kg/m2) is an independent risk factor for miscarriage and reduced success in assisted reproductive technologies (ART), regardless of PCOS status.

If you are planning pregnancy or undergoing fertility treatment, maintaining a healthy weight reduces your risk of miscarriage. Higher BMI is linked to lower success rates in IVF and higher miscarriage rates, independent of other conditions like PCOS.

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In pregnancies achieved by assisted reproduction treatment, we also showed a marked increase in the risk of miscarriage in overweight and obese women independent of PCOS (Wang et al., 2002).
Robert J. Norman · Human Reproduction Update · 2004

Why this rating

Cited multiple studies showing consistent increased risk (OR 1.37-3.4) for miscarriage in obese women.

Source

Improving reproductive performance in overweight/obese women with effective weight management

Robert J. Norman · Human Reproduction Update · 2004

DOI 10.1093/humupd/dmh018

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