Collaborative Specialties
Preconception Weight Loss Management
Preconception Weight Loss Program
Patients at RFC will receive supervised weight loss management for fertility success. Recognizing the importance of a multidisciplinary approach, we have established collaborative partnerships with reputable external weight loss programs. Through this collaboration, our patients benefit from a holistic approach to their weight management journey, combining the expertise of our dedicated team of fertility doctors with the specialized programs designed by our partners. Our doctors oversee and supervise each patient’s progress, ensuring that the weight loss journey aligns with their reproductive health goals. This collaborative effort guides individuals until they successfully achieve their recommended weight loss goals.
Weight Management for Fertility
There is a clear link between weight and fertility. Excess body weight, as well as being underweight, can disrupt hormonal balance, ovulation, and reproductive function. Achieving and maintaining a healthy weight can significantly enhance fertility outcomes. Whether you’re pursuing natural conception or fertility treatments, managing your weight can make a positive difference in your journey toward parenthood.
BMI for Conception
Body Mass Index (BMI), calculated by an individual’s height and weight, serves as an indicator of your weight status. Maintaining a healthy weight range is optimal for fertility. A BMI between the range of 18.5 to 24.9 is considered optimal for fertility, promoting reproductive function, and improving the likelihood of successful conception. A BMI less than 18.5 falls within the underweight range, potentially impacting hormonal balance and menstrual cycles. If your BMI is 25.0 to 29.9, falling into the overweight range, hormonal imbalances and disruptions in ovulation may pose challenges to fertility. A BMI of 30.0 or higher, categorized as obese, is recognized as a risk factor for fertility issues.
Weight Management Can Improve Fertility Outcomes
Balances Hormone Levels
Maintaining a healthy weight is interconnected with balanced hormone levels. Having balanced hormone levels is essential for regular menstrual cycles and ovulation, which if consistent, will increase chances of conception.
Excessive body weight can disrupt hormonal equilibrium, leading to irregular periods and in turn, reduced fertility. Conversely, being underweight may also result in hormonal imbalances that affect the menstrual cycle as well as ovulatory function. By maintaining an optimal weight, individuals can enhance their chances of successful conception.
Reduces Risks of PCOS
Weight management also positively impacts insulin sensitivity, particularly in cases of obesity, reducing the risk of conditions such as Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (PCOS). PCOS is a common fertility-related disorder characterized by irregular periods and anovulation, the lack of ovulation. Effective weight management like a healthy diet and nutrition, as well as moderate exercise, can improve insulin regulation, mitigating the impact of PCOS on fertility.
Improves Uterine Environment
A healthy weight contributes to a favorable uterine environment for implantation and pregnancy. Individuals maintaining a balanced weight are less likely to experience complications like high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, and miscarriage during pregnancy, contributing to a smoother and healthier gestational period.
Fertility Acupuncture and Preconception Weight
At RFC, we offer services like fertility acupuncture as an integrative medicine to patients’ fertility plans, combining a holistic approach with modern medicine. Within our acupuncture services, our highly skilled acupuncturists specialize in preconception care, including preconception weight loss management to optimize the chances of a successful pregnancy.
Beyond acupuncture, our acupuncturists double as trained fertility coaches, extending their support with supplementary services. After thorough examinations of patients’ diet and nutrition as well as lifestyle habits, our fertility coaches provide personalized counseling on topics like diet and lifestyle to help manage the optimal weight for a successful pregnancy. Counseling includes holistic approaches like herbs and supplements, as well as tips and instructions on how to maintain a healthy diet and lifestyle routine.
