Contraception and Conception After Bariatric Surgery.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To examine contraceptive practices and conception rates after bariatric surgery.

Methods

The Longitudinal Assessment of Bariatric Surgery-2 is a multicenter, prospective cohort study of adults undergoing first-time bariatric surgery as part of routine clinical care at 10 U.S. hospitals. Recruitment occurred between 2005 and 2009. Participants completed preoperative and annual postsurgical assessments for up to 7 years until January 2015. This report was restricted to women 18-44 years old with no history of menopause, hysterectomy, or estrogen and progesterone therapy. Primary outcomes were self-reported contraceptive practices, overall conception rate, and early (less than 18 months) postsurgical conception. Contraceptive practice (no intercourse, protected interc

SUBMITTER: Menke MN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5679259 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature