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Canadian Diabetes Association, Canadian Journal of Diabetes, (39), p. S47, 2015

DOI: 10.1016/j.jcjd.2015.01.180

Springer Verlag, Obesity Surgery, 1(26), p. 169-176

DOI: 10.1007/s11695-015-1902-5

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The Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Polycystic Ovary Syndrome: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis

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Abstract

Bariatric surgery has been proven to be a successful management strategy for morbid obesity, but limited studies exist on its effect on polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS). A comprehensive search of electronic databases was completed. Meta-analysis was performed on PCOS, hirsutism, and menstrual irregularity outcomes following bariatric surgery. Thirteen primary studies involving a total of 2130 female patients were identified. The incidence of PCOS preoperatively was 45.6 %, which significantly decreased to 6.8 % (P < 0.001) and 7.1 % (P < 0.0002) at 12-month follow-up and study endpoint, respectively. The incidences of preoperative menstrual irregularity and hirsutism both significantly decreased at 12-month and at study end follow-up. Bariatric surgery effectively attenuates PCOS and its clinical symptomatology including hirsutism and menstrual irregularity in severely obese women.