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  • Title: The impact of body mass index on assisted reproduction.
    Author: Tamer Erel C, Senturk LM.
    Journal: Curr Opin Obstet Gynecol; 2009 Jun; 21(3):228-35. PubMed ID: 19395966.
    Abstract:
    PURPOSE OF REVIEW: Obesity is a worldwide problem. The effect of obesity on the outcome of assisted reproductive techniques is quite controversial. RECENT FINDINGS: Although there is not an absolute consensus based on evidence, obesity may lengthen the duration of ovulation induction, increase the gonadotrophin dose, decrease the peak estradiol levels, number of mature follicles and number of oocytes retrieved, and increase the cycle cancellation rate. Moreover, obesity may have a negative impact on oocyte and embryo quality. Thus, fertilization, embryo transfer, implantation and pregnancy rates have been usually found to be low in many studies. In addition, oocyte retrieval and embryo transfer procedures can be difficult due to obesity itself. Finally, miscarriage rate is found to be high. None of the studies related with obesity and assisted reproduction has been designed as a randomized controlled trial, yet. Definition of obesity, cause of infertility, protocols used for ovulation induction, starting dose for gonadotrophins, oocyte and embryo-grading systems are not standardized among the studies. Some confounding factors, such as polycystic ovary syndrome status and age, are not taken into consideration. SUMMARY: Obesity has a negative impact on the outcomes of assisted reproductive techniques.
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