Contraception after bariatric surgery
5.1 Introduction Bariatric surgery is the most effective treatment for morbid obesity. National Institute of Health has laid out criteria for a group of patients who should be considered suitable…
Polycystic ovary syndrome
2.1 Introduction Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common endocrine disorders in women of reproductive age. According to the National Institute of Health (NIH) criteria, the prevalence…
Obesity, the onset of adolescence and menstrual disorders
1. Obesity among children, adolescents, and adults is set to be one of the most important public health concerns of the 21st century. 2. Over the last three decades, the…
