Fat Positive Fertility Resources
Find a fat friendly fertility clinic
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Clomid for fat folks
The Truth About Weight and Infertility
When you decide you want to get pregnant when you’re in a bigger body, you likely have so many questions running through your mind. I’ve put together this list of commonly asked questions to put your mind at ease and dispel the myths around getting pregnant in a...
Navigating a Fat Positive Pregnancy
Navigating getting pregnant in a bigger body can feel hard but unfortunately the potential stigma around being in a bigger body doesn’t stop once you are pregnant. Here are some of my favourite resources for navigating pregnancy with a higher BMI. Michelle...
Just a Delay: Fat Fertility Lived Experience Series
I'm honoured to introduce the first part of a new series I'm introducing to the blog called Fat Fertility Lived Experiences. It's so important to have a space to share our truth and find shared ground with others as we navigate fertility issues as fat folks. If you...
Letrozole for folks with a higher BMI
Letrozole is one of two different medications (the other one being Clomid) that can be prescribed to folks who need support with their fertility. It’s often the first treatment for folks with irregular menstrual cycles as it can encourage your body to ovulate. It’s...
The research behind fertility and BMI
Note on language: I use the word fat as a neutral descriptor to describe my body and use it frequently in my work. The terms “obese” and “overweight” are stigmatising in nature and I only use them when directly quoting research. Does my weight affect my fertility? If...
IVF abroad in a bigger body
I was super excited to catch up with Emma from Your IVF Abroad to chat about accessing fertility treatment abroad for Fat Folks. What was your experience of having IVF abroad? My husband, Adam and I had been trying for about a year and nothing was happening. We went...
Why do Fat Folks take longer to get pregnant?
If you want to get pregnant as a fat person, I'm sure you've heard all the negative ideas about trying to conceive. One of these ideas is that it takes fat folks longer than people in smaller bodies. Is this true? And if it is, isn't it just evidence that fat...
Clomid for Fat Folks
Clomid (Clomiphene citrate) is a really common medication given to folks who want to get pregnant but ovulate irregularly. It works by tricking your body into releasing FSH (Follicle Stimulating Hormone) and LH (Luteinising Hormone), which tells your body that it's...
Fat Positive Fertility Clinics
Finding a fertility clinic that will support you in your current body is a huge step forward to becoming a parent when you’ve exhausted other options. Sadly, these clinics can be hard to find so I’m doing what I can to make it easier for you to access the support that...
Pregnancy loss when you are fat
The sad truth is that an estimated 1 in 4 people will experience pregnancy loss in their lifetime and whatever the reason that it happens, it’s not your fault. Although pregnancy loss is becoming more talked about, the same isn’t true for people who experience loss...