Weight does impact the chances for IVF success

We have know for years that being overweight can affect fertility and lower success rates for infertility treatments such as IVF. Some centers have even set weight limits on IVF treatment for this reason. However, it wasn’t clear if being overweight was harming the eggs or making the uterus less receptive to pregnancy. A recent study from Spain found that overweight patients had lower pregnancy rates even when they got eggs from a normal weight woman, meaning that this effect is due at least in part to a problem with the uterus. The take home lesson: weight loss may improve your chances of having a baby even with donor eggs. For more information from Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s Guide, click here