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Date of Award

Spring 2021

Degree Name

Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)

Department

Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences

First Advisor

Elizabeth Masten MS, PA-C

Abstract

In the United States, 12% of women aged 15-44 years old have difficulty becoming pregnant and maintaining pregnancy. Many of these women utilize Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). ART has a failure rate of 69% in women under 35 years old. It is well known that obesity can negatively influence fertility. It is unknown if obesity has a direct effect on ART success rates. Therefore, this review focuses on the effect of body mass index on in vitro fertilization outcomes.

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The Effect of Body Mass Index on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes in Women Seeking Fertility

In the United States, 12% of women aged 15-44 years old have difficulty becoming pregnant and maintaining pregnancy. Many of these women utilize Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART). ART has a failure rate of 69% in women under 35 years old. It is well known that obesity can negatively influence fertility. It is unknown if obesity has a direct effect on ART success rates. Therefore, this review focuses on the effect of body mass index on in vitro fertilization outcomes.