Obes Rev December 2021 PMID 34390109

The effectiveness of weight-loss lifestyle interventions for improving fertility in women and men with overweight or obesity and infertility: A systematic review update of evidence from randomized controlled trials.

Emma Hunter, Alison Avenell, Abha Maheshwari, Gertraud Stadler, Damian Best

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28
Peak: 13 in Aug 2021
across 5 sources since Aug 2021

Extended reach

44,041
potential audience

Total likes

150

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Aug 2021 – Dec 2025

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What people are saying

The discussions reflect strong support for the findings, with phrases like 'more likely to become pregnant' and references to meta-analyses, highlighting the perceived significance of lifestyle interventions. The tone combines curiosity and acknowledgment of the research’s importance, encouraging further exploration but also noting the need for larger studies.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions recognize the positive findings that lifestyle interventions can improve fertility, showing general agreement with the review’s conclusions.

InterestHigh interest

The discussions show high interest, with multiple mentions of the research, its authors, and its implications for fertility treatment.

EngagementHigh engagement

Participants cite specific results, such as increased chances of pregnancy, and refer to the methods, indicating deep engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

While the research is seen as important, the focus remains on ongoing debates and areas for further research, resulting in a moderate impact score.

Abstract in brief

  • Overweight and obesity negatively affect fertility, and this review updates previous research on whether lifestyle changes like diet and exercise can improve reproductive outcomes.
  • The meta-analysis shows that women who participated in combined diet and exercise programs had higher chances of pregnancy and live birth compared to controls, but similar benefits weren't observed in studies where control groups used assisted reproductive technology.
  • No randomized trials focusing on men were found, and the existing studies are small and limited; larger, well-designed studies are needed to better assess how weight loss interventions impact fertility in both men and women.]

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Prof Sharleen O’Reilly
@OReillySharleen · X

♀️ randomized to diet and exercise intervention were more likely to become

Aug 13, 2021 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 2,743 followers View post →
Beth McMillan
@teraspawn · X

@RottenInDenmark Thank you for sending me down this particular Google Scholar rabbit hole. Here's a very recent relevant meta-analysis: https://t.co/Ex1EEmaf2u https://t.co/KehHuDf7qN

Oct 27, 2021 · 11 likes · 1,191 followers View post →
ACE (formerly HSRU)
@ace_aberdeen · X

Our Alison Avenell co-authored a new paper, led by #PhD student Emma Hunter, reviewing the evidence on lifestyle #weightloss interventions for improving #fertility in women & men with overweight or #obesity and #infertility. Full paper here: https://t.co/sv7ZwngsfG

Aug 27, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 2,190 followers View post →
Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

Meta-analysis of RCTs: women randomized to a combined diet and exercise intervention are more likely to become pregnant; however, this pattern is not replicated in trials where control groups received immediate access to assisted reproductive technology: https://t.co/aPOiQwnzUL

Aug 21, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,010 followers View post →
Robyn Compton APD
@RobComRant · X

The impact of weight loss on fertility https://t.co/5uL5va17zb

Aug 14, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 636 followers View post →
Laureate Prof Clare Collins AO
@ProfCCollins · X

RT @RobComRant: The impact of weight loss on fertility https://t.co/5uL5va17zb

Aug 14, 2021 · 2 shares · 12,068 followers View post →

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Beth McMillan
@teraspawn · X

@RottenInDenmark Thank you for sending me down this particular Google Scholar rabbit hole. Here's a very recent relevant meta-analysis: https://t.co/Ex1EEmaf2u https://t.co/KehHuDf7qN

Oct 27, 2021 · 11 likes · 1,191 followers View post →
Shaun Treweek
@shauntreweek · X

RT @hsru_aberdeen: Our Alison Avenell co-authored a new paper, led by #PhD student Emma Hunter, reviewing the evidence on lifestyle #weight…

Aug 27, 2021 · 1 share · 3,281 followers View post →
ACE (formerly HSRU)
@ace_aberdeen · X

Our Alison Avenell co-authored a new paper, led by #PhD student Emma Hunter, reviewing the evidence on lifestyle #weightloss interventions for improving #fertility in women & men with overweight or #obesity and #infertility. Full paper here: https://t.co/sv7ZwngsfG

Aug 27, 2021 · 7 likes · 1 share · 2,190 followers View post →
SystematicReviewBot
@EvidenceRobot · X

RT @DanielBerglind: Meta-analysis of RCTs: women randomized to a combined diet and exercise intervention are more likely to become pregnant…

Aug 21, 2021 · 1 share · 6,686 followers View post →
Daniel Berglind, PhD
@DanielBerglind · X

Meta-analysis of RCTs: women randomized to a combined diet and exercise intervention are more likely to become pregnant; however, this pattern is not replicated in trials where control groups received immediate access to assisted reproductive technology: https://t.co/aPOiQwnzUL

Aug 21, 2021 · 2 likes · 1 share · 8,010 followers View post →
Hidetaka Hamasaki
@hhamasaki78 · X

Obesity is a disease. The effectiveness of weight‐loss lifestyle interventions for improving fertility in women and men with overweight or obesity and infertility: A systematic review update of evidence from randomized controlled trials https://t.co/9BSHt7ZRUo

Aug 19, 2021 · 123 followers View post →
HiPPP EMR-Collective
@HiPPP_EMR_C · X

RT @RobComRant: The impact of weight loss on fertility https://t.co/5uL5va17zb

Aug 14, 2021 · 2 shares · 580 followers View post →
Laureate Prof Clare Collins AO
@ProfCCollins · X

RT @RobComRant: The impact of weight loss on fertility https://t.co/5uL5va17zb

Aug 14, 2021 · 2 shares · 12,068 followers View post →
Robyn Compton APD
@RobComRant · X

The impact of weight loss on fertility https://t.co/5uL5va17zb

Aug 14, 2021 · 2 likes · 2 shares · 636 followers View post →
MegaBe
@Mer_GBermudez · X

RT @OReillySharleen: ♀️ randomized to diet and exercise intervention were more likely to become

Aug 14, 2021 · 5 shares · 89 followers View post →
ActivePregnancyFoundation
@PregnancyActive · X

RT @OReillySharleen: ♀️ randomized to diet and exercise intervention were more likely to become

Aug 13, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,714 followers View post →
Dr Marlize De Vivo
@marlizedv · X

RT @OReillySharleen: ♀️ randomized to diet and exercise intervention were more likely to become

Aug 13, 2021 · 5 shares · 1,639 followers View post →
CRE HiPP
@CreHipp · X

RT @OReillySharleen: ♀️ randomized to diet and exercise intervention were more likely to become

Aug 13, 2021 · 5 shares · 784 followers View post →
Prof Sharleen O’Reilly
@OReillySharleen · X

♀️ randomized to diet and exercise intervention were more likely to become

Aug 13, 2021 · 11 likes · 5 shares · 2,743 followers View post →
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