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Long-Term Effects of Bariatric Surgery on Female Fertility: A Five-Year Analysis

  • By

  • Mohamed Shehata

  • Wael Abosena

  • Mohamed Elghazeery

  • Ayman El-Dorf

  • Mohammad Khirallah

  • Ashraf El Attar

  • July 9, 2025

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    Morbid obesity significantly contributes to female infertility due to menstrual irregularities and hormonal imbalances.

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    Metabolic bariatric surgery may improve fertility outcomes and reduce obesity-related pregnancy complications.

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    The study analyzed 197 premenopausal women who underwent laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

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    Infertility subgroups included primary infertility, secondary infertility, and women seeking pregnancy before marriage.

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    The analysis aimed to compare fertility outcomes, weight loss, safety, and resolution of comorbidities over five years.

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Female Fertility Outcome Following Bariatric Surgery: Five-Year Follow Up

  • by Mohamed Shehata, Wael Abosena, Mohamed Elghazeery, Ayman El-Dorf, Mohammad Khirallah, Ashraf El Attar

  • July 9, 2025

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