Egg donation is stepping into someone’s story and helping them create a life they’ve longed for. But before that chapter begins, there’s a checklist of medical and lifestyle criteria that potential donors must meet, and at the top of that list? Body Mass Index, or BMI. At first glance, BMI might seem like a sterile statistic tucked into a doctor’s chart. But when it comes to fertility medicine, this single number carries weighty implications. Literally and figuratively. If you’re curious about why your BMI could affect your ability to donate, or you’ve been told you're outside the acceptable range and want to understand why, don’t worry, we’re peeling back the curtain.
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