ArticleSexual medicine2019
Changes in Sexual Function and Positions in Women With Severe Obesity After Bariatric Surgery.
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- Review: Sex-Specific Aspects in the Bariatric Treatment of Severely Obese Women.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2020Pooled it
- Impact of Bariatric Surgery on Female Sexual Function in Obese Patients: a Meta-Analysis.Obesity surgery · 2020Pooled it
- Changes in Body Composition and Sexual Satisfaction Following Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery in Women with Obesity: A Prospective Study.Healthcare (Basel, Switzerland) · 2026Article
- Female sexual function, urinary incontinence, and sexual position use 5 years after bariatric surgery: a prospective cohort study.BMC women's health · 2026Article
- Experiences of Sexual Health and Intimate Relationships in Women With Lipedema: A Qualitative Study.Journal of advanced nursing · 2025Article
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- Sexuality and self-concept of morbidly obese women who are sexually attracted to men after bariatric surgery: a phenomenological study.BMC women's health · 2024Article
- Impact of weight loss on sexual and psychological functions and quality of life in females with sexual dysfunction: A forgotten avenue.Frontiers in psychology · 2023Article
- Influence of Gastric Bypass on Obese Women Sexual Function-a Prospective Study.Obesity surgery · 2021Article
- Association Between Body Mass Index and Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Cross-sectional Study from the Data Registry on Experiences of Aging, Menopause, and Sexuality.The journal of sexual medicine · 2020Article
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Abstract
introductionSevere obesity is most effectively treated with bariatric surgery. The resulting weight loss is expected to improve a variety of obesity-related conditions, including sexual dysfunction.
aimTo analyze changes in the sexual function of women with obesity following bariatric surgery.
methodsA prospective study was conducted between April 2015 and April 2016 involving 62 women with obesity who underwent Roux-en-Y gastric bypass. The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) was used to evaluate sexual function. Sexual dysfunction was defined as an FSFI score below 26.55. Patients' clinical and demographic data were recorded. Sexual frequency of 12 different sexual positions was also evaluated.
main outcome measureSexual dysfunction prevalence and the frequency of sexual positions before and 6 months after surgery.
resultsThe prevalence of sexual dysfunction decreased from 62% before surgery to 19% 6 months after the procedure. There was a 19.2% improvement in the mean overall FSFI score (P < .01). 6 months after surgery, the mean overall FSFI score had improved in all patients, with a statistically significant change being found in all 6 domains of the questionnaire (P < .05). There was an increase in the frequency of 3 of 12 sexual positions evaluated.
conclusionSexual function in women with obesity effectively improves after bariatric surgery. Favorable changes following weight loss included a significant reduction in the prevalence of sexual dysfunction and an increase in the frequency of different sexual positions during intercourse. Oliveira CFA, dos Santos PO, Oliveira RA, et al. Changes in sexual function and positions in women with severe obesity after bariatric surgery. Sex Med 2019;7:80-85.
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