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Low BMI and TTC

This is my 4th month TTC. I'm 29, am 5'5'' and weigh around 94-96 lbs, so yeah, I'm underweight (sigh). I eat healthy and have my periods pretty regular. Will this affect me in getting pregnant?

2 Answers • 7 years ago


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If ur healthy and fairly regular, it shouldn't affect much. Plenty of thin women get pregnant and carry to term without issue (as do overweight women). Don't let the bmi worry u, just be/eat as healthy as u can. It may happen this month or a year from now, it doesn't necessarily mean that it was ur weight that caused it. It took me 18 & 16 months to conceive #2 & 3, all blood work came up perfect before, and continued to throughout the pregnancies. It took me a while, but it wasn't my weight doing it (116 & 110.6lbs at 5'9"), these things just take time sometimes. I was 106lbs when I conceived my 1st, while on birth control...who knew the rest would take so long?! No biggie! Don't let it stress u out. U'll pack on the pounds once u are pregnant.
Best of luck! Keep ur chin up!! =))


7 years ago


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I got told at 15 years old that I was unable to conceive completely due to having anorexia nervosa from 6 years old, I was at 6st at 16 years old. My doctor called my son a miracle as I conceived when I was 16!! (Young, I know!) I am currently 7st at 23 years old and 5'5, my bmi is around 15/16. I believe I have conceived this cycle! I don't think it directly affects you when you have a low bmi, as long as your hormones are behaving properly and you are getting regular menses I believe it has no impact on your overall fertility! :)
I really hope I've helped!! If you want a chat, just hit me up on the messages :D xx

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