This work was presented in part at the 64th annual meeting of the American Society for Reproductive Medicine in San Francisco, California, November 8-12, 2008.
Received 21 April 2010; received in revised form 8 June 2010; accepted 16 June 2010. published online 27 July 2010. Corrected Proof
Few data exist regarding IVF in women who have undergone bariatric surgery. Our experience with five patients suggests that IVF is a safe and effective fertility treatment for these women, although special considerations should be made when treating patients who have undergone bariatric surgery. Considering the type of bypass procedure the patient underwent is particularly important should a patient develop concerning symptoms during her IVF cycle.
Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Washington University, St. Louis, Missouri
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Supported by National Institutes of Health Grant K12HD063086-01 (to E.S.J.).
M.A.D. has nothing to disclose. B.M.L. has nothing to disclose. R.R.O. has nothing to disclose. E.S.J. has nothing to disclose.
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