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 a better quality of life. In reality, losing weight, even a little bit at a time, isn’t that simple. A lifestyle intervention usually fails within the first year of implementation, and average individuals cannot sustain a 5% weight loss over a lifetime.
Bariatric surgery should be strongly explored for individuals with PCOS because it has firmly proven itself as the most effective way to lose weight both temporarily and permanently. To increase the chances of conceiving and becoming pregnant, bariatric surgery may be a viable choice of treatment for people with obesity and PCOS who have failed to reduce their weight with other treatment options.
Dr. Venugopal Pareek, one of the best bariatric surgeons in Hyderabad offers vital weight loss programs that mainly concentrate on prevention, treatment and instructions that aim for long-term results. Do not hesitate to get in touch with us if you have any questions about the advantages of bariatric surgery for PCOS patients.
PCOS and Obesity
Around 50% to 65% of women with PCOS suffer from obesity. It has been shown that obesity is associated with type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular diseases, as well as PCOS, but there is no definitive evidence linking obesity and PCOS.
However, obese women with PCOS can benefit from losing weight as it can improve insulin resistance and leptin levels, which in turn improves ovulatory function. A healthy weight also contributes to regulate irregular menstrual cycles. Obese patients may also benefit from lifestyle changes, taking contraceptives, and taking insulin sensitizers, but these treatments are not usually effective to treat obesity by themselves.
In recent years many health organisations around the world recommending bariatric surgery as a safe and effective treatment for people with morbid obesity and PCOS.
Bariatric surgery for PCOS
It is clinically proven that bariatric surgery can alleviate many of the symptoms of PCOS. In a study conducted on 2,130 women with obesity, those who had bariatric surgery showed improvement in PCOS and related symptoms as well. Among them, 45.6% of women have PCOS before surgery and 12 months following surgery, 39% of the women relived from PCOS disorder. Other benefits include 56.2% of women being notified of irregular menstrual cycles before surgery and 12 months following surgery, 50% of women having regular menstrual cycles.
Before surgery, 67% of women are suffering from hirsutism — a condition with excessive facial and body hair growth; 12 months following surgery, hirsutism dropped by 38.6%, and at the end of the study, it has decreased to 32%. Additionally, the incidence of infertility prior to the procedure was 18.2%, whereas it decreased significantly to 4.3% once the operation was completed.
Bariatric surgery is highly effective at treating PCOS, and it also regulates menstrual cycles and increases fertility. Patients with PCOS do not experience any reduced effectiveness of weight loss surgery. Dr. Venugopal Pareek, assures that bariatric surgery will deliver positive results and benefits. Call +91 91-777-77715 to book a consultation with the doctor.
