With PCOS and IVF planned in the next 2 months, it is reasonable to work on weight and metabolic health, but crash dieting or aggressive weight-loss treatment should be avoided. At 88 kg, the appropriate target depends on your height, BMI, medical history and the exact IVF timeline.
A structured plan involving a moderate calorie deficit, adequate protein and fibre, reduced refined carbohydrates/sugary foods, and regular walking + resistance exercise can help with weight, insulin sensitivity and overall preconception health.
Before starting any medication or weight-loss injections, please discuss this with your fertility specialist. Anti-obesity medications are not recommended specifically to improve reproductive outcomes, and GLP-1 medicines require effective contraception while being used because pregnancy safety data are insufficient.
Since your IVF is approaching, I would suggest individual assessment of your height/BMI, menstrual and PCOS history, BP, glucose/
HbA1c,
lipid profile and nutritional status, followed by a personalised diet and activity plan that does not compromise your fertility treatment. Preconception optimisation of weight, nutrition, exercise and folate is specifically recommended in PCOS.
**You don't need to wait until IVF is over to start improving your health—let's make these next 8 weeks count safely and systematically.**