Fertility

We must never forget that there are two people involved in conception, and evidence shows that excess weight and metabolic disturbances can influence fertility in both women and men. At Dr Bazire’s clinic, we focus on improving those underlying metabolic factors that can suppress fertility, helping to normalise the body's internal metabolic environment and hormone balance.

Improving the metabolic environment will benefit fertility, increasing the likelihood of success with IVF and supporting a healthy pregnancy. Fertility is often a downstream outcome of overall health; by improving how your body functions, you can improve your reproductive health.

How Weight Affects Fertility

Body weight plays a direct role in reproductive health.

The adipose tissue (body fat) is not simply an energy store, it is an endocrine organ, meaning it is hormonally active. Excess fat storage can alter this endocrine function and disrupt sex hormone production and activity.

In women, this can lead to:

 In men, this can lead to: 

In men and women, obesity is associated with insulin resistance and chronic inflammation, both of which interfere with normal reproductive function.

From a medical perspective, this reflects a broader issue. As Dr Bazire emphasises, obesity is not just a lifestyle issue, it is a disease that affects multiple systems in the body, including those involved in fertility.

This supports better hormone regulation and reduces insulin resistance.

As will be discussed in clinic, this does not need to be complicated. In many cases, it comes down to simple, practical changes to everyday eating habits.

However, consistency is the challenge. Many people have tried multiple diets before seeking help. The difference here is structure, guidance and long-term focus, not another short-term solution.