Can Excess Weight Cause Infertility?
Excess weight can affect ovulation in women and sperm quality in men. Even a modest weight loss can improve the chance of pregnancy for many couples.
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Plain-language articles and video advice from Dr. Sharmin Afroz on ‘PCOS’.
Excess weight can affect ovulation in women and sperm quality in men. Even a modest weight loss can improve the chance of pregnancy for many couples.
Vitamin D deficiency has not been proven to directly cause infertility, but research links it with reproductive health. Correcting a deficiency before pregnancy is sensible.
There is no single 'magic' PCOS diet, but balanced, high-fibre, low-sugar meals with regular exercise help control insulin and weight.
The small fluid sacs seen on ultrasound are actually immature follicles, mainly linked to hormonal imbalance and insulin resistance rather than true cysts.
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Dr. Sharmin Afroz
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