Contraception before bariatric surgery

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Pregnancy is contraindicated around the rapid weight-loss phase of bariatric surgery, and COCP is contraindicated in morbid obesity due to VTE risk. The progestogen-only pill (or LNG-IUD) is the reliable, safe choice while awaiting surgery.

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