i weigh 216 how much do i need to lose b4 i can get pregnant?

Question

i really wanna get pregnant but i need to know how much weight to lose b4 i can I'm 5 foot 3 so yes i am ova weight

but my doctor told me it's becuz of my weigh y I'm not ovulating

Answer 1

Jasmine... I weighed 256 pounds when I conceived my daughter in Dec 2004 in only 3 weeks. I am 5'8" and I was very obese then. I conceived while on top. Now I lost 70 pounds and usually on the bottom and have been trying for 4 months. You don't need to lose weight to conceive, and I don't care what anyone tells you... being a big girl doesn't prevent you from conceiving. You just sound overweight, not obese. Thats good too. If you weighed like 300 pounds I could see you maybe having issues with infertility or having a higher rate of miscarriages... but your weight is just fine. Go make a baby and don't worry about losing weight unless you really want to.


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If your doctor said it was your weight... it isn't really what he is saying it is. You most likely have PCOS--Polycystic ovary syndrome is a health problem that can affect a woman's menstrual cycle, ability to have children, hormones, heart, blood vessels, and appearance. With PCOS, women typically have:

•high levels of androgens. These are sometimes called male hormones, although females also make them.
•missed or irregular periods
•many small cysts in their ovaries. Cysts are fluid-filled sacs

The cause of PCOS is unknown. Most researchers think that more than one factor could play a role in developing PCOS. Genes are thought to be one factor. Women with PCOS tend to have a mother or sister with PCOS. Researchers also think insulin could be linked to PCOS. Insulin is a hormone that controls the change of sugar, starches, and other food into energy for the body to use or store. For many women with PCOS, their bodies have problems using insulin so that too much insulin is in the body. Excess insulin appears to increase production of androgen. This hormone is made in fat cells, the ovaries, and the adrenal gland. Levels of androgen that are higher than normal can lead to acne, excessive hair growth, weight gain, and problems with ovulation.

Not all women with PCOS share the same symptoms. These are some of the symptoms of PCOS:

•infrequent menstrual periods, no menstrual periods, and/or irregular bleeding
•infertility because of not ovulating
•increased hair growth on the face, chest, stomach, back, thumbs, or toes—a condition called hirsutism
•ovarian cysts
•acne, oily skin, or dandruff
•weight gain or obesity, usually carrying extra weight around the waist
•insulin resistance or type 2 diabetes
•high cholesterol
•high blood pressure
•male-pattern baldness or thinning hair
•patches of thickened and dark brown or black skin on the neck, arms, breasts, or thighs
•skin tags, or tiny excess flaps of skin in the armpits or neck area
•pelvic pain
•anxiety or depression due to appearance and/or infertility
•sleep apnea—excessive snoring and times when breathing stops while asleep

Weight gain/being overweight is caused by PCOS, not PCOS being caused by being overweight.

Answer 2

I would lose down to your ideal weight for your height. I think that would be like 120-140 pounds or so. Ask your doctor how much weight you should lose? Sometimes it only takes about 10-20 pounds of weightloss before you start ovulating again. I would suggest losing the weight and start living a healthy life style before conceiving so that way you won't gain it all back during and after pregnancy. Best of luck ttc!!!!!!!!!!!

Answer 3

I spent years trying to conceive because I had a doctor who kept telling me that if I just lost weight, it would happen. Finally, I went to see another doctor, who diagnosed me with PCOS. In my case, it probably wouldn't have mattered how much weight I lost. I still had to have clomid and metformin to ovulate. My new doctor said that it might be helpful to lose 5-10% of my body weight along with the meds, but my treatment plan didn't center completely on weight loss. I did lose about 15 pounds while taking metformin and clomid, and I am now pregnant.

Answer 4

Okay, normally weight isn't necessarily a fertility issue. You can be overweight and get pregnant (I did).

However, if your extra weight is a symptom of a fertility problem, such as PCOS, then yes losing weight would help to restore your fertility. So, if your doctor specifically told you that losing weight would help you to ovulate, then this is probably the case for you. It's pretty common for women whose fertility is tied to their weight to only have to lose a small amount of weight in order to kick start their reproductive systems. 10% can do the trick... which in your case is 20lbs.
I would start with that goal. Make the goal to lose 20lbs and see if that gets you to ovulate again. You may find you're ovulating again after 15lbs are gone... or you may find that it took 30lbs. But 20lbs (10%) is a good starting point.

Good luck!

Answer 5

I am doing this too. (I am 6 months pregnant) My doctor tells me I should have gained about 10-12lbs by now, but I am still at my pre-pregnancy weight ( actually 2lbs lighter). She says this is nothing to worry about, because I did it with my first pregnancy too, and gave birth or a healthy 7lb baby. I wouldn't worry too much about it, as long as you are eating correctly and not doing strenuous excercize. Everything you do eat, the baby takes what nutrients it needs first. So maybe stock up on some pregnancy multi-vitamins if you really are worried. Best of luck.

Answer 6

You can be obese and still become pregnant and have a healthy child. But good for you wanting to lose weight, I'd suggest talking to a doctor before doing so, because you'll want to do it healthily. They are great for starting you on programs and letting you know the nutrients we need before we become pregnant. Too often, people diet and cut out food that's required to maintain your health, so go to your doc.

Answer 7

With the newer types of insulin these days, diabetic diets aren't necessarily as restrictive as they used to be. Read here https://tr.im/2Wm3f
As with any medicine or diet change, you should discuss it with your doctor. Fruits, both fresh and dried, have a natural sugar in them that will raise blood sugar levels, so be careful about eating too much. Not sure about the nuts. Moderation is always the key. I've been diabetic for 18 years and just recently changed insulin types. I love it because it gives me more freedom in when and what I eat.

Answer 8

No worries- I weigh a little tiny bit over that , and I am 5'2.... I am 18 weeks pregnant now. It can make it a little more difficult to conceive I suppose, but I was also on the pill.... I missed a few here and there, but still..... good luck!

Answer 9

I weighed a bit more than that when I conceived my daughter and had a healthy pregnancy. As far as the position I don't think that has anything to do with it just because you a fluffy.

Have you tired and have not been able to conceive yet?

Answer 10

You should worry about becoming a diabetic. If you want to get pregnant, you can. Just work out, but not too much