Excess Weight Increases Miscarriage Risk
In a study from Fertility and Sterility, investigators found that women with a BMI of 25 or higher had significantly higher odds of miscarriage. Additional analysis revealed that women who underwent fertility treatments and had a BMI of 25 or greater were also at greater odds of suffering a miscarriage compared to normal weight patients.
Bottom line?
1) Know your BMI – click here to calculate your risk.
2) Consider a medically supervised weight loss program before planning pregnancy if your BMI is more than 25!
In a study from Fertility and Sterility, investigators found that women with a BMI of 25 or higher had significantly higher odds of miscarriage. Additional analysis revealed that women who underwent fertility treatments and had a BMI of 25 or greater were also at greater odds of suffering a miscarriage compared to normal weight patients. Bottom line? 1) Know your BMI – click here to calculate your risk. 2) Consider a medically supervised weight loss program before planning pregnancy if your BMI is more than 25!
