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IVF and bmi

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Littlemisschatterbox2 · 01/03/2025 21:24

Due to DH been treated for cancer to have children we have always known we likely would need ivf. Due to my bmi we can’t have it till I loose weight, I am trying but as I am

5”2 and naturally well built its hard , the absolutely frustrating thing is I am physically fit and healthy. Regularly go to the gym and eat well. Body fat is the lower end of a healthy range. But none is relevant weight needs to drop.
So frustrating especially when those who abuse their bodies get pregnant as easily as sneezing.

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AnneLovesGilbert · 01/03/2025 21:27

Are you looking for advice or a space to let off steam?

toomanytocount2025 · 01/03/2025 21:29

Have you asked about weight loss injections or would that affect future IVF?

calorie deficit, exercise, balanced diet and shed loads of water

Wishing you luck

Littlemisschatterbox2 · 01/03/2025 21:49

@AnneLovesGilbert both tbh

@toomanytocount2025 - I think the answer is I stop lifting weights and loose muscle mass.

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toomanytocount2025 · 03/03/2025 21:09

Then you've answered your own question. As hard as it may be to change your routine I suppose you need to weigh up if you want a child more than lifting weights. It's a decision only you can make x

Anxioustealady · 03/03/2025 21:16

Littlemisschatterbox2 · 01/03/2025 21:49

@AnneLovesGilbert both tbh

@toomanytocount2025 - I think the answer is I stop lifting weights and loose muscle mass.

If you eat in a calorie deficit you will lose muscle.

I would do whatever exercise you enjoy, while eating at a deficit (how much weight do you need to lose, and how fast would you like to lose it?)

stanleypops66 · 03/03/2025 21:29

I had to lose a stone before ivf. What is your bmi?

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