Can Bariatric Weight-Loss Surgery Help with PCOS?
- Sleep Apnea
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Depression and Anxiety
- Miscarriages or Premature Births
- Infertility
- Endometrial Cancer
Reversing the Effects with Weight-Loss Surgery
Though we don’t know the exact cause of PCOS, there is a strong relationship between PCOS and obesity. When you lose excess weight, you could find your PCOS symptoms reduced and avoid long-term complications like heart disease and type 2 diabetes.
Bariatric surgery can be an effective means of long-lasting weight loss and have been shown to reverse or prevent metabolic syndrome. The Lap-Band System is the best bariatric option for those considering pregnancy, as it does not partially amputate or reroute any of the stomach or intestinal tract and requires far fewer nutritional supplements than other bariatric options. For those women with PCOS struggling with infertility, this makes Lap-Band an excellent choice for sustainable weight loss.
Working With a Professional
If you’re considering weight-loss surgery to promote weight loss—and help lessen or reverse the effects of PCOS—then Lap-Band surgery is the perfect option. Lap-Band surgery relies on a fully adjustable band to help you lose weight gradually and sustainably.
If you’re interested in the Lap-Band and want to learn more from a team of experts, contact Illinois Bariatric Center to get started. Start your weight-loss journey now and help reduce the symptoms of PCOS.