THE IMPACT OF FEMALE BODY WEIGHT ON INFERTILITY

Objectives: The present study examines the relationship between body mass index (BMI) and infertility in female patients. The objective of our study was to describe the clinical and hormonal profile of subfertile women in relation to their body mass index (BMI).

Methods: A total of 310 patients are included in the study. Their anthropometric measurements for calculation of BMI-height in meters and weight in kg are taken. World Health Organization (WHO) formula is used for the calculation of BMI. Statistics are analyzed using Stat view (1998).

Results: The body weight of the women ranged from 50-96kg (mean body weight was 70.73±10.22 kg). Their height also varied between 158 cm to 172 cm (mean height was 164.83±3.13). BMI of all the women is calculated. Majority of the patients (69.03%) were overweight (BMI 25-29.9 kg/m2), 19.67% have normal BMI (18.5-24.9) and only 11.29% were obese BMI≥30. The present study reveals a high rate of body weight in secondary sub fertility. There was statistically significant difference in serum level of thyroxine (FT4) and serum level of triiodothyronine (FT3) distribution among three groups (normal BMI, overweight, obese).

Conclusion: Overweight is prevalent in women with infertility. Increase of BMI reduces the chance of conception in ovulatory women.