For intended parents planning to use In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) technology combined with Mexico surrogacy, good physical health is a vital foundation for a successful pregnancy. In recent years, scientific studies have continuously confirmed that there is a close link between obesity and infertility. Whether male or female, being overweight or obese can affect the reproductive endocrine system, lowering the success rates of natural conception and IVF.
How Does Obesity Affect Male and Female Fertility?
Obesity is more than just an appearance issue; it can deeply disrupt the body's hormone balance and the quality of reproductive cells.
1. Impact on Female Fertility
Endocrine Disorders: Excessive fat cells produce extra estrogen, interfering with the normal ovulation cycle and can even lead to anovulation. This is a common reason for infertility in obese women.
Decreased Egg Quality: Obesity can cause insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, which directly damage the egg and the embryo's developmental potential.
Reduced Success Rate: Studies show that obese women undergoing IVF require higher doses of ovarian stimulation medication, but the number of eggs retrieved and the rate of high-quality embryo formation are lower, and the risk of miscarriage is also increased.
2. Impact on Male Fertility
Impaired Sperm Quality: Obesity can lead to elevated testicular temperature, affecting sperm generation. Simultaneously, hormone imbalance and oxidative stress caused by obesity can damage the integrity and motility of sperm DNA.
Sex Hormone Imbalance: Obesity can cause a decrease in testosterone levels and an increase in estrogen levels in men, subsequently affecting sexual function and fertility.
Health management is crucial before undergoing Mexico surrogacy, regardless of whether the intended parents are the embryo providers.
Scientific Weight Loss: Achieving moderate weight loss (target Body Mass Index BMI between 18.5 and 24.9) through balanced diet and moderate exercise can effectively restore normal endocrine function and improve the quality of eggs and sperm.
Surrogate Mother Health Standards: Selecting a healthy surrogate mother is equally important. POWER IVF strictly screens and manages the surrogate mother's BMI and health status, maximizing the implantation rate and pregnancy stability after embryo transfer.
IVF-PGT Screening: For intended parents facing difficulties with weight management or those of advanced age, POWER IVF can use IVF-PGT (Third-Generation IVF technology) to perform genetic screening on the resulting embryos, ensuring that the implanted embryos are the healthiest.
The link between obesity and infertility reminds us that reproduction is a systemic project. Through scientific preconception conditioning and professional medical technology, the fertility challenges posed by weight factors can be effectively overcome. If you wish to comprehensively understand and manage preconception health under professional guidance and begin a safe, highly efficient Mexico surrogacy plan, please contact COSTAIVF egg and sperm banks and POWER FERTILITY CENTER.
Power Fertility Clinic, located in the bustling center of Mexico City, is a fully licensed fertility center operated directly by a US assisted reproductive organization, just 500 meters from the US Embassy, and complies with US FDA standards. Power IVF provides a one-stop service, from egg and sperm donation to third-party gestation, covering the entire process of US egg freezing and US IVF. The clinic has advanced equipment and a senior team, specializing in IVF-PGT, helping families planning conception achieve eugenics. Mexico law supports gender selection and the import of cryopreserved tissues (sperm, eggs, and embryos), open to all groups, including single and LGBTQ+ families. Power IVF is licensed to receive overseas frozen samples, ensuring your fertility plan is safe and secure.
