Health Rounds: Weight Loss Before IVF May Improve Odds of Pregnancy

Researchers find programme that could improve IVF outcomes

Women who took part in a weight loss programme had a 21 per cent higher chance of becoming pregnant – whether naturally or through IVF

Health Rounds: Weight loss before IVF may improve odds of pregnancy

By Nancy Lapid (Reuters) -Women seeking in vitro fertilization might improve their odds of becoming pregnant if they lose weight, but the magnitude of any advantage wasn’t clear, in a new analysis of previous studies. The benefit of weight loss was mainly seen in the few couples who ultimately achieved pregnancy without assistance, however. While weight loss interventions appeared to improve the likelihood of spontaneous pregnancy – negating the…

Weight loss boosts natural conception chances by 47% in women seeking IVF

A University of Oxford-led review found that women with obesity who underwent structured weight loss before IVF were 47 % more likely to conceive naturally and 21 % more likely to become pregnant overall, suggesting weight management could reduce the need for treatment Researchers led by the University of Oxford have found that structured weight loss before starting IVF treatment can significantly improve the chances of conceiving naturally. The…

Weight loss support before IVF could boost pregnancy chances – and reduce the need for treatment - Medical Republic

New research indicates structured weight loss support can improve not only chances of conception but also IVF outcomes for women with obesity who are planning a pregnancy.

Losing weight before IVF may boost pregnancy odds, study finds

Women with a higher body mass index (BMI) who are preparing for in vitro fertilization (IVF) are often advised to lose weight first. But does this actually improve their chances of having a baby? A new analysis by researchers at the University of Oxford suggests that weight loss before IVF may increase the odds of […] The post Losing weight before IVF may boost pregnancy odds, study finds appeared first on Knowridge Science Report.

Pre-IVF Weight Loss Linked to Improved Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Obesity

A recent study has found that weight loss prior to unde […] The post Pre-IVF Weight Loss Linked to Improved Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Obesity first appeared on GeneOnline News. The post Pre-IVF Weight Loss Linked to Improved Pregnancy Outcomes in Women with Obesity appeared first on GeneOnline News.