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Can low body weight prevent a 21 year old woman from getting pregnant?
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Yes: If her body weight is low enough to cause menstrual abnormality, then her chance of getting pregnancy will decrease.
Answered 7/31/2012
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Sure.: If you are too thin or too heavy for your height, your fertility rate is decreased.
Answered 12/7/2020
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Yes: A certain amount of body fat is required in order to establish normal ovulation in most women. Being much less than your idea weight may hamper normal ovulation.
Answered 2/20/2016
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