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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.
Recommended Citation
Polasko, Casey, "The Effect of Body Mass Index on In Vitro Fertilization Outcomes in Women Seeking Fertility" (2021). Capstone Showcase. 73.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2021/pa/73
Additional Files
Abstract.docx (17 kB)Resources .docx (18 kB)
Poster Presentation C.Polasko.pptx (1015 kB)
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.