How to Get Pregnant If You Are Fat

If you are overweight, you may be concerned that this will interfere with your ability to get pregnant. Unfortunately, there are some cases where this is true. Excess estrogen, polycystic ovaries and a luteal phase defect are just a few of the most common weight-related reasons for infertility, according to Pregnancy.org. However, there are many other situations where the excess weight does not interfere with conception. If you are wondering how to get pregnant if you are fat, there are some steps you can take to increase the likelihood of conceiving.

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      Examine your monthly cycles to see if they are normal. If your menstrual cycle is roughly 28 days, it is less likely that you have a hormonal imbalance that could prevent conception. If you have a menstrual cycle that is erratic or consistently much longer or shorter than 28 days than you could have problems conceiving.

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      Get a pre-conception checkup and talk to your doctor about your concerns. By completing bloodwork, providing your doctor specific information about your menstrual cycle and sharing your medical background, your doctor will be able to determine more accurately if your weight will interfere with your ability to get pregnant.

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      Deal with any medical issues that are discovered. If it is determined that a hormonal imbalance is present or there are other medical issues that could interfere with your ability to get pregnant, work with your doctor to develop a plan to rectify those issues before you continue trying to conceive.

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      Get healthy. Regardless of your current weight, being as healthy as possible when trying to conceive is always a good idea. Try to eat a nutritious, balanced diet and stay active.

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      Time intercourse appropriately. Research different ways of determining when you ovulate each month. This can include charting your basal body temperature, monitoring your cervical fluid or using an ovulation predictor kit.

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      Continue to communicate with your doctor. If after a year you still have not conceived (or after 6 months if you are older than 35), your doctor may suggest additional fertility treatments.

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      Be patient. Contrary to what is taught in high school health class, sometimes getting pregnant isn't easy. However, educating yourself about the process, remaining as healthy and possible and working with your doctor can all dramatically increase the chances of conception occurring sooner rather than later.

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