Association Between Body Mass Index and In Vitro Fertilization Success
Academic Level at Time of Presentation
Senior
Major
Biology
Minor
Chemistry
List all Project Mentors & Advisor(s)
Dr. Sterling Wright; Dr. Jeff Osborne
Presentation Format
Oral Presentation
Abstract/Description
In-vitro fertilization(IVF) is the most widely used type of assisted reproductive technology for treating infertility arising from a number of conditions. As obesity rates continue to climb in the United States, infertility has been discovered to have a direct correlation. This thesis examines the impact of body mass index(BMI), including both above and below average ranges, on fertility and the effectiveness of IVF treatment.
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Honors College Senior Thesis Presentations
Association Between Body Mass Index and In Vitro Fertilization Success
In-vitro fertilization(IVF) is the most widely used type of assisted reproductive technology for treating infertility arising from a number of conditions. As obesity rates continue to climb in the United States, infertility has been discovered to have a direct correlation. This thesis examines the impact of body mass index(BMI), including both above and below average ranges, on fertility and the effectiveness of IVF treatment.