A member asked:

I've been ttc for 9mo. and want to start doing cross fit. worried about "excessive" exercise affecting my fertility what is ment by excessive exercise?

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Dr. Gerard Honore answered

Specializes in Fertility Medicine

Inexact term: You are right, "excessive" is not a medical term and is too vague to be helpful. I suggest anyway that crossfit is more intense than ideal for ttc. There are many healthy, fun exercise programs you can do while ttc; crossfit and 'boot camp' type programs may be a little much. Just an opinion.

Answered 5/13/2013

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Dr. Creighton Likes answered

Specializes in Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility

Alter cycles: Too much exercise can definitely alter your menstrual cycle due to anovulation which leads to infertility. But it usually takes a lot. I don't know what your weight is but if you're doing it to keep a healthy weight then you should be fine and that is definitely encouraged. Search "female athletic triad" for excessive exercise effects on fertility.

Answered 5/31/2013

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