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Impact of maternal physical activity on outcome of assisted reproduction

  • By

  • James Geiger

  • Alexander Quaas

  • Philipp Quaas

  • Andreas Schötzau

  • Viola Heinzelmann-Schwarz

  • Ursula Gobrecht-Keller

  • Manuel Fischer

  • July 16, 2026

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    The study evaluated the impact of self-reported physical activity on reproductive outcomes in 2,576 patients undergoing ART from 2000 to 2021.

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    Patients exercising 1–2 times weekly had the highest pregnancy rate per embryo transfer at 34.8%, compared to 32.5% for no exercise and 29.7% for high exercise.

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    The cumulative live birth rate per transfer was also highest in the 1–2 times weekly exercise group at 25.6%, compared to 23.0% and 22.4% in the other groups.

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    Cumulative pregnancy rates per oocyte pick-up were highest in the 1–2 times weekly exercise group at 58.7%, significantly higher than the other groups.

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    Moderate physical activity was associated with more favorable ART outcomes, suggesting it may be beneficial compared to no exercise or high levels of activity.

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Impact of maternal physical activity on outcome of assisted reproduction

  • by James Geiger, Alexander Quaas, Philipp Quaas, Andreas Schötzau, Viola Heinzelmann-Schwarz, Ursula Gobrecht-Keller, Manuel Fischer

  • July 16, 2026

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