How To Get Pregnant If You Are Fat

Obesity or being fat is usually associated with difficulty in becoming pregnant. When you are pregnant, the estrogen production in your body too will be more which can lead to infertility issues.

But this is not always true and many women who are fat ultimately become pregnant naturally as obesity, even if it one of the many causes, is not considered a major cause for infertility.

Only about 10 percent of women who are overweight have fertility issues. When you are fat, many issues like high estrogen production, stress, irregular menstruation, irregular ovulation patterns can trouble you and prevent you from attaining a natural pregnancy.

Ways To Get Pregnant If You Are Fat

Check For Underlying Problems

It is important to first check for underlying problems that might be making you overweight like hormone imbalances or thyroid problems. You doctor will asses your medical history, sexual partners, reproductive health and may also suggest tests like ultrasounds and X-rays to check for abnormalities of the uterus and tubes.

More tests like endometrial biopsy and blood tests will be required if any anomalies are discovered and treatment will be suggested for correcting these problems before you try for pregnancy.

Consult  A Fertility Specialist

Being overweight will not make you infertile by default. It is possible that the problems of infertility are caused by a defect in your partner’s reproductive system. Your partner’s sperm will be checked for problems along with your reproductive organ check and the results will be analysed for possible course of action.

Diet Restrictions

Reducing your weight can increase your chances of becoming pregnant. Your diet must be seriously analysed and you must aim at losing about 5-10 percent of your body fat to increase the chances of pregnancy. Calorie intake can be reduced by cutting about 1000 calories a day from your diet.

Reduce junk and processed foods, sweets, red meat, trans and saturated fats etc. and include more vegetables and fruits in your diet to attain a healthy weight. Habits like smoking and drinking must be stopped completely as well.

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Exercise

Exercise is the best way to reduce fat in your body. Start by incorporating about half an hour of cardio exercises every day.  This can be slowly increased to an hour of exercise as you move along and attain stamina.

Ovulation Cycle

Ovulation cycle at this time has to be tracked to check for possible fertility days. Intercourse must be done during these days. Remember that remaining stress free is important at this time so that your body responds positively at this time. It might take a few attempts before you become pregnant.

Simple things like abstaining from sex for 2 days prior to ovulation to increase the sperm count of your partner, keeping track of your basal body temperature with a basal body calculator, checking your cervical mucous, using an ovulation kit for checking your ovulation etc. can make a lot of difference in the final result. You can also try natural ways to increase your sexual prowess and set your hormone problems right after consultation with your gynaecologist.