Impact of Bariatric Surgery on PCOS
Approximately 8.2% of women in India suffer from PCOS - Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. PCOS is a hormonal (endocrine) disorder and most women with PCOS experience infertility. Almost 50% of women with PCOS also suffer from obesity, even though it is not a condition that is exclusive to those who are overweight. In most cases, if you lose 5 to 10% of your body weight, you will reduce PCOS symptoms and have
Childhood Obesity: Bariatric Surgery Is A Boon For Obese Patients
The obesity epidemic in India is growing at an alarming rate, and it is estimated that by 2030 millions of the adult population will be obese. It is estimated that childhood obesity has more than doubled in the past 30 years, while the number of obese adolescents has increased by fourfold. In 2015, it was estimated that over 30% of children (ages 2-19) were considered obese. There are many factors that