Exploring effects of menopause on weight after bariatric surgery
Research type
Research Study
Full title
Exploring patient experiences of weight issues during the menopause following bariatric surgery
IRAS ID
342407
Contact name
Lisa Bruce
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
South Tyneside and sunderland NHS Foundation TRUST
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 5 months, 13 days
Research summary
Bariatric surgery is a treatment for obesity that can improve quality of life and co morbidities through weight loss (National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE), 2016). Menopause is a factor known to affect weight due to falling hormone levels and insulin resistance. Women make up the majority of patients undergoing bariatric surgery. Total percentage weight loss after bariatric surgery has been shown to be lower in postmenopausal women therefore menopause can be considered as a factor influencing the efficacy of bariatric surgery (Walędziak, Różańska-Walędziak 2022). Weight regain after bariatric surgery is linked with feelings of shame and emotional distress. While studies have looked at body composition in this group of individuals there is a paucity of research into the lived experience and patient perspective. This study seeks to explore patients' experiences of weight issues during the menopause following bariatric surgery.
Eligibility – Peri or post-menopausal women who have previously undergone bariatric surgery at Sunderland Royal Hospital or another operating unit while residing within Sunderland area.
This is a qualitative study which will be carried out using a thematic analytic framework, semi-structured interviews will be used to collect data from participants. The findings will be written up and be presented to participants, our patient support group and will be used to make recommendations for our current service.REC name
Wales REC 7
REC reference
24/WA/0287
Date of REC Opinion
18 Sep 2024
REC opinion
Favourable Opinion