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Currently undergoing ivf. not overweight but put on 4lbs over xmas. will ivf outcome be compromised if i lose a few lbs by dieting and exercise?

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Dr. Michael Traub answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

No: That should not have any bad effect on treatment at all.

Answered 1/3/2014

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