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Weight loss interventions do not reduce miscarriage rates in overweight and obese women, despite improving pregnancy rates.

While losing weight can help you get pregnant, it does not appear to lower your risk of miscarriage. Focus on the benefits of improved pregnancy rates and overall health rather than expecting weight loss to prevent pregnancy loss.

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Miscarriage rates were not reduced by any intervention.
Damian Best et al. · Human Reproduction Update · 2017

Why this rating

Based on meta-analysis data, though heterogeneity was present.

Source

How effective are weight-loss interventions for improving fertility in women and men who are overweight or obese? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the evidence

Damian Best et al. · Human Reproduction Update · 2017

DOI 10.1093/humupd/dmx027

Meta-analysis · 40 studiesCited 183×
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