Abstract

In the last two decades, metabolic and bariatric surgery (MBS) has become the mainstay of
treatment for severe and complex obesity. The majority of patients undergoing MBS are
women of childbearing age. Coupled with the dramatic increase in the utilization of MBS,
caregivers are likely to encounter patients who have undergone MBS in routine practice.
From this perspective, we highlight the different reproductive health challenges and issues
encountered throughout the pre-operative, peri-operative, and postoperative phases.