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Can Obesity Affect Fertility?
Hello Doctor, I am under weight and my husband and I are trying for a baby, so I heard that if one is under weight or over weight their chances of conceiving are very low, am now on cipla actin tablets so that I can gain a little bit of weight to increase my chances. won t this tablets affect my fertility or my chances? if yes then what should I use instead for my weight and pregnancy and for His fertility too?
Fri, 25 Jan 2019
Hello,
Obesity and malnutrition can cause infertility. If you are underweight, the chances for ovulation will be low.
Include more fruits and vegetables and take healthy diet also. If you fail to conceive, you can consult an infertility specialist and evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
Obesity and malnutrition can cause infertility. If you are underweight, the chances for ovulation will be low.
Include more fruits and vegetables and take healthy diet also. If you fail to conceive, you can consult an infertility specialist and evaluated.
Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Take care
Regards,
Dr Shinas Hussain, General & Family Physician
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