Weight can affect your fertility
If you are a woman who is heavily overweight, or seriously underweight, you will find it harder to conceive. In addition, you probably won't be accecpted on an IVF programme if you are extremely over or underweight, so it is essential to address this straight away is essential.
Zita West, author of Zita West's Guide To Getting Pregnant
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- Read our expert advice on having more sex
- Find out how to take the stress out of trying for a baby
- 10 things you need to know about ovulation
By Zita West
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leemara, 11 months [Offensive? Unsuitable? Report this comment.]
hello ive got a 7 months old baby and we try nearly 2 years to conceive him but now i want another one so my child can be closer together but i still cant conceive do u think i would have to take another 2years just like my fisrt child thanks u