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Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Pregnancy Outcomes in Women of Reproductive Age: A Retrospective Analysis from a Single Institution

  • By

  • Mohamed Alsharkawy

  • Mohamed Baklola

  • Mohamed Terra

  • Amr Sanad

  • Ali Salem

  • Mohamed El Sorogy

  • Amgad Fouad

  • Ahmed Abdelrafee

  • August 29, 2025

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    Obesity significantly impairs reproductive health in women, increasing risks of menstrual dysfunction and infertility compared to non-obese women.

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    Bariatric surgery effectively promotes weight loss and improves reproductive health, normalizing hormonal imbalances and enhancing fertility.

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    Post-surgery, women are advised to delay pregnancy for 12–24 months to stabilize weight and optimize nutrition for better maternal and fetal outcomes.

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    Pregnancies after bariatric surgery may pose risks such as small-for-gestational-age infants and preterm birth, necessitating careful preconception counseling.

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    Further research is needed to explore the effects of bariatric surgery on reproductive health, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.

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Does Bariatric Surgery Affect Pregnancy in Women in the Childbearing Period? A Retrospective Single Center Study

  • by Mohamed Alsharkawy, Mohamed Baklola, Mohamed Terra, Amr Sanad, Ali Salem, Mohamed El Sorogy, Amgad Fouad, Ahmed Abdelrafee

  • August 29, 2025

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