Weight loss and ttc

[Mrs R]

Hi ladies,

I'm currently on a mega diet after 5 unsuccessful months of clomid (only made me ov twice).

FS told me that I needed to loose weight before he would start treating me with FSH injections in September.

For the first time in 2 years I have no ttc to think about, and I've 7 weeks left before I see the FS again and need something else to inspire me to get off the sofa and into the gym

Just wondering if anyone has lost weight and found it's made a big difference to ov or cycle length or their ttc success? I have PCOS so weight is a big issue with me

 

[Blue12]

Don't want to read and run. I was diagnosed officially with pcos today and weight is an issue for me too. I have known a number of people who have lost weight and who conceived naturally so Im sure it must help. I also read a website today that the best treatment for pcos is to loose weight.

Best wishes and I hope it goes well.

 

[sparkle83]

I never lose enough to find out! Come and join us on the pcos and weight loss thread hon

 

[NeyNey]

Honey I just wanted to add another perspective. I have weight to lose too, and was told if I lost weight it would greatly increase my chances of conceiving. But after a Lap and Dye test they've found both my tubes to be blocked, so I could have gotten down to a real skinny minny and it wouldn't have made a lick of difference. But weight loss is good for a lot fo reasons, just make sure they check everything too, and not just pin point your infertility to a weight issue without ruling out everything else. I had to demand they do a lap and dye test, as they were just going to keep me on clomid and see how I go....

 

[rachelle1975]

Heh Hun, don't have pcos but have always been a bit curvalivious!!

FS informed us no ivf until I've shed 3st and I've lost 2 so far with our appt in 7 weeks. My cycle length seems to have levelled out and so has my ovulation day which is pretty regular! I feel pretty fantastic too so v pleased I have lost the weight

 

[yvhes1104]

I really think having a healthy body increases your fertility aside form the fact that it boosts your sexual appetite. Althought there are some overweight women that get pregnant, it is still best to have a healthy body when you're trying to get pregnant.

 

[Mrs R]

Heh Hun, don't have pcos but have always been a bit curvalivious!!

FS informed us no ivf until I've shed 3st and I've lost 2 so far with our appt in 7 weeks. My cycle length seems to have levelled out and so has my ovulation day which is pretty regular! I feel pretty fantastic too so v pleased I have lost the weight

Oh snap, I need to loose a stone in about 7 weeks aswell. I'll race you lol

My sis is a personal trainer (yet I'm still too fat to have babies ) so for almost 3 weeks now she has been half killing me and hubby in the gym 3 times a week and I'm definitely feeling better for it. I'm losing weight, toning up and have tons more energy - why didn't I do this years ago!!

 

[NJSoldierwife]

Hi Ireland!
NJ here. I am overweight, had lapband surgery 1 year ago next month. Had 100 pounds to lose, have lost 40 so far. My cycles were so so messed up and I never o'd. I am now completely regular on cycles. I am going to an RE, my problem now is low estrogen. Tubes are fine, dh's sperm is fine. My lining is a little thick, but my follies are growing. I am doing IUI with Gonal F this next week.
Losing weight does help regulate cycles, alot of times, helps you o also, but sometimes it doesnt.
Let's just say it does help.
Good luck and I am here for you!
Michaele

 

[subaru555]

Well I'm about to start trying to lose weight for 4 months time when I start clomid, I'm aware that it can help a lot due to the positive mental state you get into when your losing even a lb a week etc. If your bmi's a bit high, any weight loss helps sweetie x