Evaluation of the Outcomes of Weight Loss in Obstetrics and Gynecology Departments in Iraqi Patients

The objective of this study is to evaluate the outcome of weight gain and loss in the obstetrics and gynecology departments in Iraqi patients; where This prospective cohort study will be conducted at the Obstetrics and Gynaecology departments of three major hospitals across Iraq: Thi-Qar for 200 patients; It intends to last 12 months, with further follow-ups and assessments at 6-and 12-month post-intervention. In total, the study will comprise 200 Iraqi women aged 18 to 45 years with a body mass index (BMI) ≥30 kg/m². Participants are recruited from outpatient obstetric the results which found (Menstrual Irregularity Pre-Intervention was 20%, and Post-Intervention 15%, Polycystic Ovary Syndrome (%) was 19% Pre-Intervention, Post-Intervention 9% with <0.05, Patient Satisfaction and Quality of Life Physical Health 4.9 (1.1)Pre-Intervention, Post-Intervention was 2.7 (0.6) with <0.01 p-value, Mental Health 6.1 (0.99)Pre-Intervention, Post-Intervention 3.5 (0.5) with p-value <0.01 and The study concludes that a structured weight loss programme, comprising nutritional counselling, physical activity, behavioral therapy, and medical management, improves the maternal and neonatal health outcomes of obese Iraqi women