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Suggest Treatment For Difficulty In Getting Pregnant In An Obese

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Posted on Wed, 19 Oct 2016
Question: Hello Doctor, I'm 38 yrs old, married, with no kids. I weigh 100 kgs and I wish to have a baby. Please advice and if possible kindly give a positive response.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (40 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Hello
Thanks for trusting us with your health concern.
Please give me a few details.
Since how long are you trying to conceive ?
Are your periods regular ?
When was your last menstrual period ?
Have you taken any treatment to have a child so far ?
What is your height ?
Looking forward to hearing from you.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (4 hours later)
1. I never tried to conceive. Never wanted to have a child.
2. Yes, my periods are regular (usually 4 days ahead of the last period date).
3. Laser cycle was on 21st September.
4. No treatment taken as I didn't want a child.
5. I'm 5.5
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (14 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
At 38, it is generally difficult to have a child.
But yes, it is possible.
You should seek the help of a gynecologist and get some tests done.
Hormonal tests, semen analysis of your partner.
Work with dedication on weight loss.
Take 5 mg per day of folic acid daily.
Start taking medications to help in formation of egg and then go for sonography to check if eggs are forming properly.
Which city do you reside in ? I can suggest a doctor .
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Hello Doctor! Thank you for your advice. I'm from XXXXXXX Please suggest a good doctor.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (9 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Contact any good consultant in Fernandez hospital.
It is a nice place.
Feel free to contact me directly anytime, using the following link -
http://doctor.healthcaremagic.com/doctors/dr-aarti-abraham/64623
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Follow up: Dr. Aarti Abraham (3 days later)
Thank you Doctor, Just one last question. Can I get pregnant at this weignt (100 kgs)? Is it mandatory to lose weight or can I conceive at this weight? Just wanted to repeat that my height is 5.5.
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (10 hours later)
Brief Answer:
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Detailed Answer:
Pregnancy is possible at this weight but there is more chance of complications during the pregnancy.
It is better to lose a few kgs before attempting to get pregnant.
Take care.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar
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Suggest Treatment For Difficulty In Getting Pregnant In An Obese

Brief Answer: As below Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for trusting us with your health concern. Please give me a few details. Since how long are you trying to conceive ? Are your periods regular ? When was your last menstrual period ? Have you taken any treatment to have a child so far ? What is your height ? Looking forward to hearing from you. Take care.