Will Aggressive Exercises Hamper The Chances Of Conception?

Posted on Mon, 31 Aug 2015

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Question : Hi.. I am 30 years old and trying to concieve... Thyroid level 3.58 and taking thyroxin 25 mcg eaveryday.. My weight is 70 kg and height is 5.3.. Doctor has advised me to reduce weight to increase the chances of conception.. I am running 2KM and 20 surynamskar alternate day and trying in parallel for conception with monitored ovulation study..

Is it OK if i continue with this kind of exercise or this will hamper my chances of conception?

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (27 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Monitored exercise is a better option.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for posting your query.

Since you are on ovulation induction with Clomiphene, it would be ideal if you go on with an exercise routine that can be monitored and adjusted as per your ovulation days. This is because if by chance you conceive during this period, aggressive exercise is not advisable. Once you conceive, you cannot do hectic exercise until the pregnancy is stabilized well.

You can continue taking Thyronorm throughout as this needs to be continued even if you conceive.

Hope your query has been answered. Please feel free to contact for further information. I will be happy to help.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar

Follow up: Dr. Shanti Vennam (39 minutes later)

Thanks for your reply.. I ovulated on 29th /30th August and had no exercise on these days.. Can i continue with my routine exercise (as mentioned - 2 m run and 20 suryanamskar on alternate days ) for rest of the days?

Answered by Dr. Shanti Vennam (1 hour later)

Brief Answer:
Can go through mild exercise routines.

Detailed Answer:
Hi,

Thanks for writing back.

Since you are in the post-ovulatory phase, you do not know if you have conceived. So, I would suggest going for milder exercise routines only but not the aggressive running etc. This is because the process of implantation of the fertilized ovum is a very delicate one and any type of stress can lead to failure in implantation. This is why we usually advise bed rest during the early trimester in precious pregnancies and also abstinence.

Your doctor asked you to exercise in order to improve your fertility. Your exercise should not hinder your conception chances. Hope you understand the importance.

Hope this helps.

regards,
Shanti.V.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Vaishalee Punj