ReviewAnnals of medicine and surgery (2012)2021
Bariatric surgery and its impact on fertility, pregnancy and its outcome: A narrative review.
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- Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Reproductive Hormones and Menstrual Regularity in Women with Obesity.Obesity surgery · 2026Article
- Impact of Sleeve Gastrectomy on Obesity Indices, Reproductive Hormones, and Ovarian Reserve Markers: A 12-Month Prospective Study.Obesity surgery · 2026Observational
- Development and Validation of Breastfeeding After Bariatric Surgery Scale.Journal of human lactation : official journal of International Lactation Consultant Association · 2026Article
- Bariatric Surgery, Gestational Diabetes and Perinatal Outcomes: A Population-Based Study.BJOG : an international journal of obstetrics and gynaecology · 2026Article
- Care of Patients After Bariatric Surgery in the Periconceptional and Perinatal Periods.Nutrients · 2026Review
- Impact of Metabolic Surgery on Gestational Diabetes Mellitus: A Cohort Analysis.The Australian & New Zealand journal of obstetrics & gynaecology · 2026Article
- Does Bariatric Surgery Affect Pregnancy in Women in the Childbearing Period? A Retrospective Single Center Study.Obesity surgery · 2025Article
- Clinical outcomes of varying age groups following vertical sleeve gastrectomy: a retrospective study using the 2022 Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery Accreditation and Quality Improvement Program database in the United States.Journal of minimally invasive surgery · 2025Article
- The Relationship Between Obesity, Bariatric Surgery, and Infertility: A Systematic Review.Life (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Review
- Medical therapy to treat obesity and optimize fertility in women of reproductive age: a narrative review.Reproductive biology and endocrinology : RB&E · 2025Review
- Impact of bariatric surgery on infertility in obese women: a systematic review and meta-analysis.Annals of medicine and surgery (2012) · 2024Article
- Maternal and neonatal risks and outcomes after bariatric surgery: a comparative population based study across BMI categories in Qatar.Scientific reports · 2024Article
- The Effectiveness of Bariatric Surgery on Treating Infertility in Women-A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of clinical medicine · 2024Review
- The impact of obesity on reproductive health and metabolism in reproductive-age females.Fertility and sterility · 2024Review
- Long-term systemic effects of metabolic bariatric surgery: A multidisciplinary perspective.Heliyon · 2024Review
- Increase in bile acids after sleeve gastrectomy improves metabolism by activating GPBAR1 to increase cAMP in mice with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease.Immunity, inflammation and disease · 2024Article
- Beyond Weight Loss: A Comprehensive Review of Pregnancy Management following Bariatric Procedures.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2024Review
- The Effect of Bariatric Surgery on Menstrual Abnormalities in Saudi Women: A Cross-Sectional Study.Cureus · 2024Article
- Maternal Cardiac Function in Pregnancies with Metabolic Disorders.European cardiology · 2024Review
- A Case of Late Dumping Syndrome in a Post-bariatric Pregnant Lady Seen in a Primary Care Clinic.Cureus · 2023Article
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Abstract
Bariatric procedures are on the rise as a surgical treatment for morbid obesity. In reproductive age of women, bariatric surgeries will improve factors related to anovulation and lead to spontaneous fertility. Spontaneous pregnancy can happen within a year after bariatric surgery due to higher level of sex hormone binding globulin and follicular stimulating hormone and reduction in androgens level. Reduction of length of follicular phase of menstrual cycle was reported and contribute to improved ovulatory status. The major impact to pregnant women is development of small for gestational age babies due to persistent weight loss but this can be minimized by avoiding pregnancies too soon after bariatric surgery and good nutrition supplement. Risk of developing gestational diabetes mellitus and preeclampsia reduced among post bariatric surgery compared to no surgery. Another benefit observed are reduction in the risk of caesarean section and admission to neonatal intensive care unit. There are no significant changes in composition of breast milk in postpartum women without bariatric surgery and with women whom undergone surgery although more study needed to evaluate this effect. Good prenatal care, micronutrient supplement during antenatal follow up and close supervision from expert managing this pregnancy are essential component to ensure good outcome to mothers and their newborn.
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