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
Is Pregnancy Safe After Bariatric Surgery?
Your quality of life can be improved in many ways after bariatric surgery. Among its many benefits, its ability to influence fertility and pregnancy in a positive way is a boon to women. So pregnancy is safe after bariatric surgery (weight-loss surgery), moreover, you might be in better health to conceive. Following bariatric surgery, you will need some time to recover and adapt to the new diet and lifestyle changes that
Tips To Maintain Weight Even After Undergoing Bariatric Surgery
Being obese or overweight has become a major concern for millions of people all over the world — it also has a great negative impact on their self-esteem and overall health. Even though having access to a variety of weight loss options or methods, some people are resistant to healthy diets and exercise; obesity has become a way of life for them. Well, bariatric surgeries, also called weight-loss surgeries, can help
Can Bariatric Surgery cure Type 2 Diabetes ?
Researchers have discovered that weight loss surgery (bariatric surgery) can cure type 2 diabetes because the surgery can help in reducing blood sugar levels. Our digestive system breaks down the food we consume daily. Then the carbohydrates are extracted from the digested food and converted into glucose – a type of sugar that is an essential energy source for our body cells. Later the glucose is entered into the bloodstream and transported