Body Mass Index as a Factor Influencing Oocyte Competence and Implantation Potential – Distribution and Results in 4,882 Women Undergoing Fertility Treatment

Abstract

The large amount of excess adipose tissue affects negatively every single step of the assisted reproductive treatment process – from the controlled ovarian hyperstimulation (COH) to obstetric complications and health consequences for the fetus. A number of scientific data show correlation between impaired clinical pregnancy rates (CPR) and obese patients maintaining high body mass index (BMI). The debate whether high proportion of body fat negatively affects oocyte quality or only impacts endometrial receptivity remains open.

Keywords

• bmi
• obesity
• fertility treatment
• pregnancy rate
• assisted reproduction