Background: Evidence suggests an increase in fertility and unintended pregnancy after
bariatric surgery; contraceptive counselling, traditionally defined as a discussion of …

Objectives To determine conception rates, contraceptive use patterns, and frequency of
counseling regarding pregnancy recommendations in patients undergoing bariatric surgery …

Introduction Contraceptive counselling in women undergoing bariatric surgery is crucial due
to increased risk of foetal growth restriction postoperatively. We evaluate if women …

Bariatric surgery is a common treatment for obesity, and about half of patients undergoing
these procedures are patients of reproductive age. Following bariatric procedures, rapid …

Background Women of childbearing age constitute a substantial proportion of patients who
undergo weight loss procedures. However, little is known regarding family planning …

Background Over 80% of bariatric surgical patients are women with obesity in their
reproductive years. Obesity adversely affects fertility; the rapid weight loss following bariatric …

Objective To evaluate documentation of contraception and counseling in women planning to
undergo bariatric surgery. Study design Chart review of 1012 women ages 18–45 years …

Background Reproductive-aged women are, according to American and European
guidelines, recommended to avoid pregnancy for 12–24 months after bariatric surgery. Oral …

Background Nearly 50% of bariatric surgery patients are women of reproductive age. Both
obstetric and gynecology and surgery professional guidelines recommend a delay of fertility …

Objectives Women are counseled to avoid becoming pregnant for at least 12 months after
bariatric surgery and to avoid hormonal contraceptive methods 2 months before and 2 …