What is the BMI limit for egg freezing?
BMI requirements vary by fertility clinic and/or adoption agency but most requirements are based on CDC and WHO classifications of “normal weight.” At Freeze by Co, your BMI must be between 18-29 in order to qualify as a Split member (if you feel like your BMI does not reflect your health, because you're an athlete or ...
The authors conclude that egg retrieval procedures can be safely performed in the outpatient setting for patients with BMI greater than 40 kg/m2; however, with the increased anesthetic requirements, longer procedure times and frequency of minor complications there should be “the presence of adequate personnel, training ...
Egg freezing typically works best for those in their 20s to early 30s, and is not usually recommended for women over 38 years.
During an egg donor's cycle, they are placed on stimulating hormones that allow multiple eggs to mature and prepare to be retrieved. If a donor has a high BMI, there is excess tissue in the body that affects its ability to absorb and use the hormones being administered.
The ideal BMI for getting pregnant, either naturally or through IVF, is between 19 and 25; typically, IVF can be less successful in women with a BMI over 30. High BMI can also be associated with anesthetic risks during egg collection, and pregnancy complications such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
You should aim for a BMI of between 20 and 25, as this will optimise your chances of conception. Even in these modern times, nature knows best. If a woman's BMI falls below 19, the body senses famine and ovulation is switched off to prevent the risk of having a baby with malnutrition.
Many women who carry excess weight still ovulate, but it appears the quality of the eggs they produce is reduced. The evidence for this is that among women who ovulate, each unit of BMI above 29 reduces the chance of achieving a pregnancy within 12 months by about 4%.
Guidelines indicate that your chances of getting pregnant with IVF are better if your BMI is between 19 and 30. A BMI over 30 has a significant negative effect on IVF pregnancy success rates. IVF success rates are most favourable in patients with low and normal BMIs.
Yes. If you are obese or morbidly obese, this can have a negative impact on your fertility due to changes in hormone levels. This can affect the health and viability of the eggs and can also lead to issues with the health of the uterine lining.
Guidelines indicate that your chances of getting pregnant with IVF are better if your BMI is between 19 and 30. A BMI over 30 has a significant negative effect on IVF pregnancy success rates. IVF success rates are most favourable in patients with low and normal BMIs.
Can you freeze eggs after 35?
Women over the age of 35 can still freeze one cycle of eggs and see future success. Women over 40 may need multiple cycles as both quantity and quality decrease at this stage. The best bet would be to speak with a reproductive specialist or fertility clinic.
"Studies suggest that women who freeze their eggs before age 35 have a better chance of a successful pregnancy than those who freeze their eggs after age 35." This is because the more eggs retrieved and frozen, the better the chance of a successful pregnancy.
“BMI limits are 35 for IVF and IUI“
They said obviously if I could loose a little weight great but don't do any silly/ fad diets just try and eat well and gentle exercise nothing too intense as these would actually have the opposite effect.