Patient's question:
I am 26 years old, I am very fat, and I recently want to get pregnant, but I can't get pregnant. Why is obesity infertile?Doctor's answer:
In the context of infertility and subfertility, approximately 20% of patients, as soon as they walk out the door, give us an impression of their physique that tells us this person is infertile. So, the word "obese" actually occupies a significant proportion in perinatal medicine. This is because obesity is associated with a condition that everyone knows—polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). PCOS not only disrupts normal menstruation but is also a systemic metabolic disorder. It is precisely because of this metabolic disorder that infertility occurs. Therefore, your obesity is indeed related to infertility. We have many patients who, after losing 20 pounds, 10 kilograms, or 15 kilograms, experience normal menstruation, and their menopausal symptoms improve. So, obesity still does interfere.