Patient perceptions of body mass index restrictions limiting fertility care for women with high body mass index.

Research Question: What is the patient experience of women with high body mass index (BMI) with BMI restrictions that limit fertility care?

Design: Qualitative study using in-depth, semi-structured interview methodology. Interview transcripts were analysed for iterative themes in accordance with principles of grounded theory.

Results: Forty women with a BMI of 35 kg/m or higher with scheduled or completed appointment at the Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility (REI) clinic completed an interview.