Does excessive weight loss cause infertility?

Patient's question:

Very thin, has not been pregnant since marriage

Doctor's answer:

Hello! Fertilization is a complex physiological process that requires the following basic conditions:
① The female's ovary must release a normally mature egg each month;
② The male must be able to ejaculate during intercourse, with semen containing a normal number, shape, and vitality of sperm;
③ The female's fallopian tubes must be unobstructed, allowing sperm and eggs to meet and fertilize within the tubes;
④ The fertilized egg must be able to pass through the fallopian tubes into the uterine cavity and implant in the endometrium.
Additionally, it is also necessary to check whether immunity-related antibodies exist in both partners.
If any of these steps are impaired, infertility or subfertility may occur. There are over 150 possible causes or factors contributing to infertility, which can exist in both partners or only in one partner. Therefore, it is essential to undergo early examination to identify the primary cause of infertility before effective treatment can be administered.
If you have any other questions, feel free to ask. Wishing you good health!

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