does being a few kilos overweight affect fertility and why? - Trying to Conceive (TTC) Message Board

Lyndsay85 · 04-14-2007, 10:11 PM

Hello my name is lyndsay

and i am new to TTC. i have heard that being over weight can affect fertility. why would this be? i am not obese but am curvy. i exercise and eat healthily so i am not concerned about my health but just want to know about the affects of being overweight on conceiving.

has anyone heard similar things.

thanks for the help.
baby dust to all.

Amy 333 · 04-15-2007, 08:25 AM

Hi

I don t think that a few kilos extra would affect your fertility as long as you re not obese i think it s ok. But hey i am no expert.
How long have you been TTC,. Do you record your BBT?

Good luck

Amy

Lyndsay85 · 04-15-2007, 07:35 PM

thanks for the info.

i have been ttc since i got married in december. i have to admit that we haven't been thorough in our efforts. no i dont chart either.
i was hoping for it to just happen. i am only 22 so am not in a real hurry but we were hoping to get BFP by the end of the year.

Do you chart and find it helpful? it might be something worth trying. any hints on when the best time for taking my temp would be during the day or about what is the best type of thermometer to use.

thanks Amy good luck to you.

marinewife12 · 04-15-2007, 11:38 PM

Lyndsay:

haha You and I are basically the same person! hehe

I haven't charted either. But I explained why on the other thread. We were hoping it would just happen. But nope...we're starting to figure it out.

But there is one thing I can tell you for sure on taking your temperature. You HAVE to take your basil body temperature first thing in the morning at the same time every morning. You take it before you get out of bed, before you eat or drink or smoke or move around. You should basically be "half awake," that's how soon you should take it. The moment you wake up, you roll over, grab your thermometer and you take your temp. There are specific basil body thermometers. They give you a digital readout that's more accurate than a regular termometer.

I've looked up the thermometers, and it looks like you can get them online for like $12. I don't know if you can find them in regular stores, I haven't looked while out and about.

Hope that helps!

Kate

marinewife12 · 04-16-2007, 03:09 PM

Weight doesn't ALWAYS make a big deal to ovulation and conception. Some women are still clockwork regardless of how they weigh.

It's just one of those things that you should consider. Being within a reasonable BMI just ups your chances. Kind of like keeping your legs elevated after BD to keep the sperm flowing the right way...women get pregnant all the time who just get up right after BD and walk around. It's just supposed to up your chances is all.

It's all a percentage game.

Kate