Plano, TX,– Weight loss surgery may have dramatic impacts on fertility, but that doesn’t mean women who are struggling to conceive should rush into the operating room as first course of action.

“Weight loss surgery is a serious undertaking that is generally reserved as a last-resort option for people who are considered at risk for developing life-limiting complications from obesity or who already have developed medical conditions that may improve as a result of losing weight,” explains Dr. Nick Nicholson, founder and lead surgeon at the North Texas-based Nicholson Clinic, one of the top weight loss surgery centers in the country. “While studies have shown that weight-related fertility concerns may resolve after surgery ,women who wish to become pregnant are urged to explore all their other options first.”

The latest research backing up Dr. Nicholson’s statement comes courtesy of the Royal College of Obstetricians and Gynaecologists. Researchers there recently reviewed the latest materials related to bariatric surgery and its impacts on fertility. They found that patients on average experienced a loss of 15 to 25 percent of their body weight following procedures such as the gastric bypass. As the pounds came off, some women saw their reproductive outcomes greatly improve. The researchers, however, noted that women of child-bearing age may actually find other options that don’t involve a long recovery period may serve their purposes more readily.

It is recommended that women with obesity-related fertility issues consider lifestyle alterations or less invasive interventions, such as banding or the new Orbera balloon procedure, first.

“Weight loss surgery can have tremendous results for women and men alike,” says Dr. Nicholson. “It is best for those considering this option to boost fertility or for any other reason to carefully discuss all alternatives with their healthcare providers first. Every patient’s case is unique and demands individualized medical guidance.”

To find out more about the Nicholson Clinic, its locations and the services it provides, visit it online at www.nicholsonclinic.com.

About Nicholson Clinic
Founded by Dr. Nick Nicholson, one of the country’s leading weight loss surgeons and co-author of “Weight Loss Surgery: The Real Skinny,” the Nicholson Clinic for Weight Loss Surgery offers a variety of options to help patients gain control of their weight and their lives.