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Weight loss surgery and pregnancy

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Weight loss surgery & pregnancy

Weight loss surgery should be delayed until after pregnancy if you are in the active phase of trying to get pregnant or are pregnant. The period between surgery and weight stabilisation (up to 2 years) can be considered a period of extreme dietary change which may have unforeseen impact on a growing foetus.

On the other hand, if your planning for the future, weight loss surgery can aid in reducing or correcting obesity related diseases that can adversely affect fertility like polycystic ovarian syndrome, diabetes and irregular menstrual periods.

Please seek advice from your bariatric surgeon for further information regarding pregnancy and birth control when considering bariatric surgery.

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