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Weight and fertility is far more complex than BMI numbers suggest. Dr. Michelle Wellman and Nicole McPherson from Fertility SA tackle this sensitive topic from both female and male perspectives. Dr. Wellman examines the complete weight spectrum, from the overlooked dangers of being underweight to obesity complications, addressing clinic BMI requirements, eating disorders' hidden impacts, and insulin resistance in PCOS. Nicole McPherson unpacks how weight affects male fertility and sperm quality, an often-ignored piece of the fertility puzzle. Together, they provide evidence-based guidance on when weight truly matters for conception, when it doesn't, and how both partners can optimise their health beyond the scale.
This episode is proudly supported by Fertility SA powered by Genea.
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Weight and fertility is far more complex than BMI numbers suggest. Dr. Michelle Wellman and Nicole McPherson from Fertility SA tackle this sensitive topic from both female and male perspectives. Dr. Wellman examines the complete weight spectrum, from the overlooked dangers of being underweight to obesity complications, addressing clinic BMI requirements, eating disorders' hidden impacts, and insulin resistance in PCOS. Nicole McPherson unpacks how weight affects male fertility and sperm quality, an often-ignored piece of the fertility puzzle. Together, they provide evidence-based guidance on when weight truly matters for conception, when it doesn't, and how both partners can optimise their health beyond the scale.
This episode is proudly supported by Fertility SA powered by Genea.

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