SAEDNEWS: Experts say women trying to conceive should avoid excessive exercise. Intense workouts can cause weight loss and disrupt ovulation, especially if activities like running, swimming, or skiing exceed an hour a day.
According to Saed News and citing Ninisite, infertility is defined as the inability of a couple to conceive after one year of unprotected intercourse. Infertility in couples can have various causes. Research indicates that common reasons include high stress levels, irregular ovulation, and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).
High stress can disrupt menstrual cycles and significantly reduce a woman's fertility.
Disrupted ovulation is another major cause of female infertility. Overall, 39% of infertility cases are linked to this issue. Fertilization cannot occur without ovulation. Women with irregular menstrual cycles, where ovulation happens infrequently, are considered to have ovulatory disorders.
Studies show that weight loss can promote normal ovulation, restore regular menstrual cycles, and improve fertility.
Regular physical activity and exercise play an important role in all stages of pregnancy, puberty-related changes, and age-related health issues. Women who maintain adequate activity levels face fewer problems when trying to conceive. Maintaining a healthy weight also protects them from complications such as pregnancy-induced hypertension, digestive disorders, and excessive obesity.
Exercise is especially important for pregnancy, childbirth, prevention of osteoporosis, and reducing menopausal complications in later life. Excess weight negatively affects a woman’s fertility and increases the risk of early miscarriage. Therefore, regular physical activity can help pregnant women maintain a healthy weight throughout pregnancy. Women who remain active and engage in daily exercise generally experience fewer problems during pregnancy and have smoother deliveries. Exercise supports weight management and helps prevent complications such as pregnancy-related hypertension and digestive disorders.
One of the main causes of infertility, particularly in overweight women, is polycystic ovary syndrome, a metabolic disorder. Balanced exercises, performed under medical guidance, can treat this condition and prevent its progression. Activities such as yoga and meditation reduce stress in women and enhance fertility. Research indicates that moderate exercise is among the most effective ways to manage PCOS. Weight reduction plays a key role in improving PCOS symptoms, promoting proper ovulation, and boosting fertility.
Experts advise that women trying to conceive should avoid intense or excessive exercise. Over-exercising can lead to excessive weight loss, disrupt ovulation, and interfere with fertility. Maintaining a healthy body weight while performing strenuous activities (such as running, swimming, or skiing) for more than one hour per day can negatively affect ovulation. Studies show that individuals engaging in intense exercise for over an hour daily may experience ovulatory problems.
