I am TTC should I try to lose weight...?

I am TTC and soon to start IVF. I have checked my BMI and I fall into the overweight category. I really should ideally lose about 5-6kgs and then I would be ok. Do you think I should bother just yet, or wait?

Only thing is if IVF doesnt work I am just putting yet another thing in my life on hold - you know, just in case.


KeenAs

Hey KeenAs!

I would personally speak to your specialist about it next week.

For now, you can just kind of cut back on fats and other bad foods and increase your fruit/vegetable and all the other goodies iykwim?

I have stopped dieting and have increased my intake of the good stuff in the past week, just in case it makes a diff to the outcome next week!

Hey Jo!

Yeah, thanks for that. I think you're right. I guess Im just concerned as I am not really fitting into any of my clothes right now and its very frustrating. Not that Im particularly big, but its just a pain when you have nothing to wear because nothing fits.

I will definitely do my best to cut down the fats and sugars - although it wil be hard ](*,) !


Keen

Hey Keen,

I know what you mean... my BMI is such that I am right on the edge of normal/overweight. I was worried that being a little heavier would impact IVF. It actually can, from what I've read, as the FSH can be slightly less effective. But even with those worries, I went on regardless and the cycle seemed to work OK. BTW what GonalF dosage will you be on? I was put on 150 given my PCOS and I think that is quite a low dose so probably not surprising that I only managed 7 eggs.

I found that the stress of the cycle meant I ate SO much junk food that I put on some weight during it. I'm trying to do more exercise, cut back on sugar/fat (blah blah blah all the usual sort of stuff) so that my next cycle will work better.

I agree with the others as to a professional opinion. It does help to conceive if your body is close to your ideal body weight so the baby has the best chance.

Gemma.

Thanks guys for your advice. Specialist has said not to worry and that if I eat well and exercise throughout I will be just fine. Sure hope so.


Keen