Weight
Many underweight and overweight women experience problems conceiving.
Many underweight and overweight women experience problems conceiving.
A BMI of 18.5 or less often causes irregular menstrual cycles. A BMI of over 35 is known to reduce egg quality. High BMI levels in men can be associated with changes in testosterone and other hormone levels which reduces sperm quality. Research has shown the ideal BMI for conception is between 18.5 and 24.9.