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Dimensions' loiterer
Article here: http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life...ity-treatments-to-obese-women/article2173941/
In essence, the odds of health issue associated with in-vitro treatment goes up for BMI above ~35, apparently, so some fertility doctors and support groups think that it should not be provided to women larger than that. (for reference, a 5'5" woman would have a BMI of 35 around 210 pounds).
The counter argument is that this is a paternalistic protection of adults who can weigh the risks and benefits themselves, and make up their own mind about pursuing it.
In essence, the odds of health issue associated with in-vitro treatment goes up for BMI above ~35, apparently, so some fertility doctors and support groups think that it should not be provided to women larger than that. (for reference, a 5'5" woman would have a BMI of 35 around 210 pounds).
The counter argument is that this is a paternalistic protection of adults who can weigh the risks and benefits themselves, and make up their own mind about pursuing it.
