96 percent of women in IVF preconception study faced multiple lifestyle issues and health risks

Ninety-six percent of women who attended a preconception clinic before undergoing IVF had three or more lifestyle problems and risk factors. Half of the obese women lost weight and nearly a third of the smokers decided to quit. But some women had no motivation to lead healthier lifestyles. For example, 30 percent of the smokers refused to quit and 16 percent of the obese women weren't prepared to lose weight. Read more