Roux-en-Y gastric bypass ameliorates polycystic ovary syndrome and dramatically improves conception rates: a 9-year analysis
BACKGROUND: Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is a common cause of infertility,
especially in the morbidly obese. We evaluated the long-term effects of Roux-en-Y gastric
bypass on PCOS and infertility. METHODS: A total of 566 morbidly obese women underwent
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass from 2000 to 2009. A total of 31 patients (5.5%) had a history of
PCOS. Of the 31 patients, 6 were postmenopausal and 5 lost to follow-up and were
excluded. Telephone interviews were conducted with the 20 eligible patients. RESULTS�…
especially in the morbidly obese. We evaluated the long-term effects of Roux-en-Y gastric
bypass on PCOS and infertility. METHODS: A total of 566 morbidly obese women underwent
Roux-en-Y gastric bypass from 2000 to 2009. A total of 31 patients (5.5%) had a history of
PCOS. Of the 31 patients, 6 were postmenopausal and 5 lost to follow-up and were
excluded. Telephone interviews were conducted with the 20 eligible patients. RESULTS�…