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    Body mass index (BMI) should not be the sole factor in in vitro fertilization (IVF) policies. Alternative metrics may better assess population risk and avoid the historical and racial disparities associated with BMI.

    Area of Science:

    • Reproductive Medicine
    • Medical Ethics
    • Health Policy

    Background:

    • Current guidelines from ASRM and ACOG advise against using Body Mass Index (BMI) alone for in vitro fertilization (IVF) exclusion.
    • The rationale for incorporating BMI with other criteria in IVF policies remains unclear.
    • Existing literature lacks a comprehensive analysis of BMI's role and future in IVF decision-making.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To investigate the utility of BMI in IVF policies.
    • To explore alternative metrics for assessing population-level risk in fertility treatments.
    • To provide recommendations on the future use of BMI in IVF policies.

    Main Methods:

    • Literature review and critical analysis of existing guidance and research.
    • Examination of the historical context and ethical implications of BMI in healthcare.

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  • Comparative analysis of BMI against alternative health metrics for risk assessment.

    • Main Results:

    • BMI's historical use in reproductive medicine is ethically contentious.
    • BMI can lead to disproportionate outcomes across racial groups.
    • Evidence suggests alternative metrics may adequately estimate population-level risks.

    Conclusions:

    • BMI's use in IVF policies should be reconsidered due to its problematic history and biased outcomes.
    • Providers should explore and adopt alternative metrics to BMI for more equitable IVF policies.
    • Shifting away from BMI can help mitigate racial disparities and negative stereotyping in fertility care.