Impact of bariatric surgery on premenopausal women's womanliness: A qualitative systematic review and meta-synthesis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Obesity is associated with several co-morbidities in women, including disturbed sex hormone regulation with menstrual disturbances, subfertility, hirsutism, and central fat dispersion, all with an impact on sexual function and quality of life. There are few investigations regarding women's experiences of obesity-related altered sex hormone regulation and resolution after bariatric surgery.

Objectives

This systematic review and interpretive meta-synthesis aim to identify the current qualitative knowledge base concerning women undergoing bariatric surgery and experiences of changes after weight loss, emphasising aspects of womanliness.

Methods

A systematic review and qualitative meta-synthesis was conducted to gain a deeper and broader understanding of the

SUBMITTER: Paul R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11361607 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature