Yup, even a 10-15 % drop in weight can really boost your chances! And the reason being is that estrogen is made by your fat cells. To much fat =to much estrogen and it throws your body out of whack. Plus toxins are held in your fat cells as well and if your body is busy fighting those off, it can't function like it should.

So good to hear it worked for someone - good luck for a happy healthy pregnancy for her!

So weight loss does help? One infertility doctor told me that I needed to lose weight throughout the whole process and I had also heard about it from my niece whose friend lost a lot of weight.

Good morning,

Yes and no. Losing weight is very important for many reasons. However, do not think that being fat is what is preventing you from getting pregnant.

I am obese. In September 2008, I reached 383 lbs. As of this morning, I am now 298 lbs. I am still obese but, I am way more fit NOW than when I was smaller. I continue to eat well, I am on weight watchers and only eat good food. I had one chemical pregnancy nothing else. So, yes, eating well, exercise, vitamines and STRESS reduction is what is required to get pregnant.

Thank you for the encouraging words. I keep hearing about the weight loss from everyone and it has really bummed me out because i've been a 'big girl' my entire life and to think that I need to lose weight in order to have a baby really has brought me down. I know that I need to take care of myself, take vitamins, exercise, and reduce stress but it's been my lifelong challenge. I still think that it is my age that is a big factor, not my weight.

Fioianna,

If you need to talk to me about weight loss, let me know. This morning, I was down to 295 (I lost 3 lbs in 24 hours ???????).

I live on my scale!

I just wanted to add that weight loss isn't everything....I was down to 135 to 145 pounds and still did not ovulate or get a period. I was eating very health, taking vitamins, exercising regularly, and visiting a naturopath. I don't mean to sound negative, but sometimes I feel like doctors don't take PCOS seriously enough - I mean obviously there is much more to it than being overweight.

Thank you for all of your responses..i really do believe that being overweight isn't the main factor in getting pregnant. I know a girl who is much bigger than me but half my age who had a baby last year. I tend to believe it is because she is so fertile.

I've been overweight all my life. Dieting non stop, trying fasting, lemonade or grapefruit diets, WW, low calorie, low fat, low carbs, pills, shakes, Alli, you name it. I lost 5 pnds in February because I had the flu and couldn't eat for 4-5 days straight.

My doctors keep telling me the only way I could get pregnant with PCOS would be losing weight. I am so depressed right now, it takes a village to take me out of bed and take a shower and get through the day, and I don't feel like excercising AT ALL. My husband bought the Wii Fit so I dont have to go out to workout- nothing, bought a stationary bike- nothing, paid membership for a super gym- nothing. It's crazy how bad I feel, and all I get back is "lose weight and it'll happen". I just don't know what else to do. I would love to lose some weight and I'm pretty sure it'll help me feel better about myself too, I just dont have the motivation right now.

I understand how you your feeling. I weigh about 364 and everything I have tried does not work. I have no energy to get motivated either and my entire life I was told to lose wieght. Now I am on Metformin and Clomid to try to get pregnant. This is my second round of medicine and nothing yet. We have been trying to get pregnant for 8yrs naturally but never got pregnant. The Metformin is helping me lose a little weight but not much so far. Stick with it and it will happen for you. Have faith just as I am trying to and I say trying because its hard to have faith when all you feel is depressed because your so worried you wont concieve. I know, I am on that same road right now. Just keep telling yourself that it will happen and try everything to lose wieght. I dont think loseing weight really helps you get pregnant but it does make you healthier. Good luck and god speed.