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. 2025 Aug 2;14(15):5446.
doi: 10.3390/jcm14155446.

Implications of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery on Reproductive Health

Amihai Rottenstreich  1   2   3   4 , Yitka Graham  5   6   7   8
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Implications of Metabolic Bariatric Surgery on Reproductive Health

Amihai Rottenstreich et al. J Clin Med. .

Abstract

In the last two decades, metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) has become the mainstay of treatment for severe and complex obesity. The majority of patients undergoing MBS are women of childbearing age. Coupled with the dramatic increase in the utilization of MBS, caregivers are likely to encounter patients who have undergone MBS in routine practice. From this perspective, we highlight the different reproductive health challenges and issues encountered throughout the pre-operative, peri-operative, and postoperative phases.

Keywords: contraception; family planning; metabolic and bariatric surgery; pregnancy; reproductive health.

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The authors declare no conflict of interest.

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Key list of recommendations for reproductive-aged women undergoing metabolic and bariatric surgery.
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