Determining changes in bone metabolism after bariatric surgery in postmenopausal women

ConclusionPostmenopausal women were found to have decreased BMD and BMC after RYGB and SG, suggesting that high-risk women may benefit from postoperative DEXA screening. Further study is needed to determine the clinical significance of these findings. It is unknown if these changes in BMD are due to modifiable factors (Vitamin D level, activity level, hormone status, etc.), and whether BMD and BMC is recovered beyond 1  year.
Source: Surgical Endoscopy - Category: Surgery Source Type: research