There can be many causes why a woman of reproductive age cannot get pregnant. Some diseases such as polycystic ovaries, uterine fibroids or problems with ovulation are usually treated by specialists according to the conditions of each patient. But sometimes, Lifestyle habits can also be the cause of a woman not being able to get pregnant when she is looking for a baby.
And it is essential that a couple is aware that their health must be in the best conditions when thinking about having a child. In addition to avoiding harmful habits such as smoking, alcohol or the abuse of hallucinogenic substances, the couple must maintain an adequate body weight to achieve a pregnancy and for it to develop without difficulties.
Taking care of body weight is a very important foundation for women’s health. Not only will it give you better health and self-esteem, but it will increase your fertility significantly.
Scientific evidence has shown how obesity modifies the reproductive prognosis in both men and women. The alterations that overweight and obese women can present in their fertility are: ovulation, alteration in the quality of eggs and embryos and difficulty in implantation of embryos due to modifications at the endometrial level of the obese patient. All these causes, in addition to decreasing the option of pregnancy, increase the chances of miscarriage.
The obese patient is also more likely to suffer complications during the gestational period. The most frequent are: threatened miscarriage, threatened and premature birth, hypertension, gestational diabetes, etc. All of these put both the mother and the fetus and newborn at risk.
Overweight and obese men may also have reproductive difficulties, as excess weight can hinder sperm mobility or lead to possible erectile dysfunction.
Recommendations
To take care of and maintain an adequate body weight in order to improve fertility, we recommend:
- Go to a nutritionist so that they can tell you which diet is best for you. Avoid dangerous diets that can affect your health.
- Exercise at least three times a week for 45 minutes. In this way you can lose weight and improve your cardiovascular health.
- If you have a very low body weight, you may also have difficulty getting pregnant. Consult your doctor if your weight is not in the minimum adequate conditions.
- Review your eating habits and reflect on what kinds of foods may be affecting your body weight. Although you should not cut out any type of food, it is beneficial to reduce the consumption of carbohydrates, sweets and high-calorie foods.
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