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Obesity And Infertility: More Common Everyday

In today’s society, obesity is very common. Food is readily available and it’s less expensive than ever. Add the fact that there are fatty, greasy fast food restaurants on every corner as well as the fact that most of us live hectic lifestyles that don’t allow us to eat healthily and it’s easy to see why so many folks are seriously overweight. Obesity and infertility go hand in hand --  it’s important to know this if you plan to have a child.

How Does Obesity Affect Infertility?

When a person is obese, it leaves them susceptible to many diseases and disorders and one of these is infertility. While most people who are overweight will blame their weight on a gland problem, only a few obese people actually have a disorder that causes their obesity. The disorder that primarily affects a person’s weight in such a drastic way is a problem with the thyroid gland. This can be tested by a doctor by taking a blood sample. If the obesity is caused by a thyroid problem, the problem can usually be cured by taking a prescription medication or some other procedure prescribed by your doctor.

Most often, however, obesity and the resulting infertility are caused by the caloric intake of the person surpassing the calories expended. This means that the person is eating more calories than they burn off through exercise. This can be combated by following a low calorie diet and getting some exercise. However, it is often hard for a person who is obese and is told infertility is the result to go out and exercise, as this sort of news can often wreak havoc on an already damaged self-esteem.

It all comes down to how badly you want to have a child. Most people, if they found out that their obesity caused their infertility, would do anything in their power to lose weight. Losing weight isn’t that difficult if you know how. Consult a dietician, hire a personal trainer or just talk to your doctor regarding tips on how to lose those unwanted pounds.

If you have tried to lose weight and are unable, then it may be necessary to begin infertility treatments. Sometimes, having a child is all the person needs to raise their self-esteem. In this case, having the child will actually be the motivation that causes them to lose weight.

Infertility treatments should only be a last resort, however. While it is true obesity and infertility go hand in hand, being obese alone does nothing for your health. If you are obese and you have a child, you have to be conscious of the fact that you want to be around when the child grows up. So, do whatever you can to lose weight so that you and your baby can be as healthy as possible.