Assessment of contraceptive needs in women undergoing bariatric surgery

作者：Mengesha Biftu^*; Griffin Leanne; Nagle Alexander; Kiley Jessica

来源：Contraception, 2016, 94(1): 74-77.

DOI：10.1016/j.contraception.2016.02.027

• Contraception
• Bariatric surgery
• Obesity
• Weight loss
• Pregnancy interval
• Preconception care

Objective: To evaluate documentation of contraception and counseling in women planning to undergo bariatric surgery.
Study design: Chart review of 1012 women ages 18-45 years presenting for bariatric surgery evaluation. Data on socio-demographic variables, documented contraceptive method, preconception counseling, gynecology referrals and postoperative pregnancies were collected.
Results: The charts of only 272 women (26.9%) contained documentation of a contraceptive method; the most common was oral contraceptives (n=132, 48.5%). Sixteen pregnancies were identified in the first 18 months postoperatively.
Conclusions: Currently, the documentation of contraceptive counseling is lacking in clinical practice. Measures to enhance provider and patient awareness of these issues will improve patient care.

• 出版日期2016-7
• 单位西北大学