Zegers-Hochschild F, Adamson GD, de Mouzon J, et al. Better designed, adequately powered, robust randomized trials are needed to better understand the effect of weight loss interventions on reproductive outcomes in both women and men.Īssisted reproductive technology infertility obesity systematic review weight loss. Data were largely obtained from small scale studies. No eligible randomized trials involving men were identified. This pattern was not replicated in trials where control groups received immediate access to assisted reproductive technology (ART). Meta-analyses revealed that women randomized to a combined diet and exercise intervention were more likely to become pregnant, risk ratio (RR) = 1.87 (95% CI 1.20, 2.93) and achieve a live birth RR = 2.20 (95% CI 1.23, 3.94), compared to women in control groups who received no or minimal intervention. Eight RCTs were identified and aggregated with seven RCTs included in our previous review. RCTs involving any type of lifestyle intervention were considered.

Eligible studies, published since the last review, were identified by searching databases from Mauntil March 31, 2020.

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