Obesity and Fertility
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What is the definition of Obese?   How does Obesity, and weight in general impact fertility? Challenges conceiving   Challenges when trying ART Challenges during pregnancy and birth  Why are there weight limits?  Is this an issue for men as well as women?   Why is preconception weight loss important?   What role can GLP-1 drugs such as Ozempic and Mounjaro play in this context?   Are there contraindications or risks the patient and Dr need to consider when using GLP-1 drugs in anticipation of pregnancy and/or ART?  For more on Weight and Fertility: Listen: Considering Surgery for Weight Loss with Dr Lara Freeman Listen: We Need to Talk About Weight Find us on Instagram - @knockeduppodcast Join our community! Follow Women's Health Melbourne on Facebook and Instagram (@womenshealthmelbourne), and follow Dr Raelia Lew on Instagram (@drraelialew). Have a question about women's health? Is there a specific topic you'd like us to cover? Email [email protected]. We keep all requests anonymous. Women's Health Melbourne is a holistic care precinct, for more information about the work we do click here. This episode is brought to you by Ellechemy - Lubricants and intimate care to meet your needs created by women's health authority and Gynaecologist Dr Raelia LewDiscount Code for 10% off and free shipping: KNOCKEDUPWebsite: ellechemy.com.au/Instagram: @ellechemy.com.au Hosts: Dr Raelia Lew and Jordi Morrison See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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