Does Putting On Weight Help? Posted: 01-12-06 16:49pm
I am barely 5' and weigh 90 pounds. I am
having trouble getting pregnant. I have
heard that some people who didn't weigh a
lot couldn't get pregnant until they put
on some weight. Any truth to that??
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Jolie_3110
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 1755 Location: Essex, England
Posted: 01-14-06 15:37pm
Are you having normal periods? People
who are really under weight or really over
weight can suffer because there periods
can become really irregular or even stop.
I would take a guess that if you periods
are ok then this shouldnt cause you a
problem. If your still worried then why
not see your doctor for a check up then
they should be able to tell whether or not
its in your best interests to put on
alittle or not. Good luck to you :)
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Corraline
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 20 Location: TX
Posted: 01-14-06 17:25pm
My periods are irregular, but I never go
without having one. They show up every
30-42 days.
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Jolie_3110
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 1755 Location: Essex, England
Posted: 01-15-06 15:28pm
How long have you been ttc? For some
people it takes a long while before
actually becoming pregnant. Have you ever
spoken to a doctor with your concerns?
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Corraline
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 20 Location: TX
Posted: 01-15-06 16:03pm
We've not been trying - just not
preventing. It's been almost 3 years.
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Jolie_3110
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 1755 Location: Essex, England
Posted: 01-15-06 16:09pm
If I was you I would make an appointment
for the doctor esp. If you want a baby
and ask their advice. They will be able
to tell you if you are within the healthy
weight range to start trying for a baby.
Good luck and let me know how it goes :)
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Corraline
New User, Becoming EHEALTHy
Joined: 12 Jan 2006 Posts: 20 Location: TX
Posted: 01-18-06 19:41pm
My ob-gyn told me today that my being thin
(5' - 90#) is what is probably causing my
periods to be irregular... Which, (my
periods being irregular) is what is
causing it to take longer for me to get
pregnant. She said that when your periods
are irregular you don't ovulate every
single month, thus making it more
difficult to get pregnant (timing wise).
I hope this helps others in the same
situation to breathe a sigh of relief like
I did.
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Jolie_3110
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 04 Dec 2005 Posts: 1755 Location: Essex, England
Posted: 01-19-06 09:03am
Hi again, I am really pleased that you now
have your question answered!
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Lilypad
Extremely EHEALTHy
Joined: 10 Oct 2005 Posts: 1043 Location: Ohio, USA
Posted: 01-23-06 09:40am
Being underweight can throw off your
hormones. So can being overweight.. I
wish there was a way I could donate some
of my extra pounds to you!! I have the
opposite preoblem. I need to lose weight
and im worried about gaining even more
when I get pregnant.
Try to eat very high calorie meals. You
could also frink boost a high calorie
supplement in addition.
