Abstract
We investigated the association between physical activity (PA) before pregnancy and pregnancy rate according to intensity and amount of exercise. Eleven prospective cohort studies were included in this meta-analysis. Any amount of moderate-intensity PA was associated with a statistically higher rate of pregnancy compared to that in patients with no PA (p <.05). Any amount of vigorous PA was associated with decreased pregnancy rate; regular PA was associated with decreased infertility (p >.05). In contrast, vigorous PA was associated with increased infertility (p >.05). Therefore, women who are preparing for pregnancy are recommended to perform regular, moderate-intensity PA.
| Original language | English |
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| Pages (from-to) | 38-53 |
| Number of pages | 16 |
| Journal | Health Care for Women International |
| Volume | 41 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - 2 Jan 2020 |
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