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10 Symptoms of Infertility

4. Obesity

While being overweight usually does not affect fertility, obesity can affect a woman’s ability to get pregnant. Obesity can cause fluctuations in hormone production, which can lead to irregular ovulation. Women who are obese also have a higher risk of miscarriage. Men who are obese may also have problems getting their partner pregnant as hormone irregularities can lead to issues with sperm production.