Benefits and Risks of Bariatric Surgery on Women's Reproductive Health: a Narrative Review

Obes Surg. 2023 May;33(5):1587-1595. doi: 10.1007/s11695-023-06513-6. Epub 2023 Mar 4.

Abstract

Bariatric surgery (BS) is escalating as the most efficient and endurable therapy for severe obesity. Women's reproductive health is essential to women's quality of life and is receiving increasing attention. However, despite the high prevalence of BS among women, the effect of BS on reproductive health remains underemphasis. The purpose of this narrative review is to provide an overview of BS on women's reproductive health, including their reproductive health before, during, and after pregnancy. Although limited attention has been given, current evidence highlights the substantial implications of bariatric surgery on reproductive health and reminds us of the importance of adopting decision-making conversations about reproductive health before bariatric surgery.

Keywords: Bariatric surgery; Narrative review; Obesity; Women’s Reproductive health.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Bariatric Surgery*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Obesity, Morbid* / surgery
  • Pregnancy
  • Quality of Life
  • Reproductive Health
  • Risk Assessment