Could gaining a little bit of weight cause fertility issues?

Question

I got pregnant with my son 5 years ago first try.  I was 31 at the time.  No issues or complications whatsoever 
I have been trying to get pregnant for a year and have been unsuccessful.  I had blood work done and everything came back normal.  
My doctor tried to tell me it could be my weight.  I told him it absolutely is not my weight given I had no issues my first time around.  Yes, I have gained weight but only 25 pounds.  How could 25 pounds possibly make a difference? 
I was 240 when I conceived my son.  I’m 265 now.  Yes I am overweight, I am not going to argue that.  But I was overweight when I got pregnant with my son.  Makes no sense.  
Before I go and get a new doctor-  can 25 pounds make a difference?

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There are studies that show even losing 10lbs can be beneficial to fertility health, so I would say yes. Weight is a big factor.

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Just statistically, fertility decreases with BMIs above 25. The impact increases each category as you move up from overweight to obese to morbidly obese, so if those 25 points moved you from one category to another then statistically you lower your chances. A high BMI also increases the risk of complications. Being over 35 is also a risk factor.

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Short answer given the information you provided… yes.

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I’m 242-ish and yes, there’s a reason they say this weight isn’t healthy for a pregnancy. Weight plays a factor in ttc.

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Fat cells make estrogen which can effects your period, ovulation and fertility. The more fat you have the more estrogen is made.

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Absolutely it can! Especially if that 25 lbs is  ontop of some extra weight already. It probably won't totally stop you from getting pregnant but it will make it harder and in turn make complications more likely.

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What’s the harm in trying to lose a few pounds and see if you get pregnant? I mean your gonna gain weight while pregnant wouldn’t you want to start where you did before?

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Weight 100% effects your chances. And why get pregnant while being so overweight? I’m not trying to be rude at all! But I was 313 when I was first trying to get pregnant. 313!! Like that’s CRAZY overweight. And I’m not short, I’m 5’10, so I held my weigh well. But I started thinking “what kind of mother would I be if I can’t even get healthy now for my baby?” Being over weight can cause a lot more issues for the pregnancy. If I were you I’d work on that first before trying to conceive again. I went from 313 to 180. Granted I was more overweight than you are, and ofc you are entitled to try for a baby! But If I could give any advice, it would be lose the 25 pounds at least, first, before trying again. And really listen to your doctor. They only tell you these things to help. You can do this!! Baby dust 💕

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My trusted friend who is a doctor, I asked the same question, not as a patient, but as a friend, she told me it can, it’s not the only thing, but it can be a factor.

Could gaining a little bit of weight cause fertility issues?

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