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Impact of obesity on ART
| Ovarian stimulation | |
| Gonadotrophin requirement | Increased |
| Response to stimulation | Poorer |
| Oocyte number | Reduced |
| Oocyte quality | Unchanged |
| Fertilization | Decreased |
| Embryo quality | Poorer in some studies |
| Cycle cancellation | Insufficient evidence |
| OHSS | Insufficient evidence |
| Pregnancy rate | Reduced in some studies |
| Miscarriage rate | Increased |
| Livebirth | Insufficient evidence |
OHSS - Ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome
