Title |
Effect of Body Weight on Sexual Function in Men and Women
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Published in |
Current Sexual Health Reports, January 2019
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DOI | 10.1007/s11930-019-00192-0 |
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Authors |
Jenna N. Bates, Alexander W. Pastuszak, Mohit Khera |
Abstract |
Obesity is a growing problem worldwide. This review aims to summarize the literature on the effects of weight on sexual function in both men and women from the past 5 years. In recent population-based studies of men and women, no relationship between weight and sexual function was identified. However, in studies of special populations such as women with gestational diabetes, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS), pelvic organ prolapse or urinary incontinence, weight affected some aspects of sexual function. In women, surgical, but not non-surgical, weight loss was associated with resolution of some aspects of sexual dysfunction. In contrast, in men, both surgical and non-surgical weight loss improved sexual function. Weight plays a role in sexual dysfunction in both men and women. Bariatric surgery is linked to improved sexual function in both genders. However, more work is needed to fully understand the relationship between weight and sexual function. |
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Chile | 1 | 20% |
Brazil | 1 | 20% |
Unknown | 3 | 60% |
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Members of the public | 3 | 60% |
Scientists | 1 | 20% |
Practitioners (doctors, other healthcare professionals) | 1 | 20% |
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Student > Master | 5 | 18% |
Student > Bachelor | 3 | 11% |
Student > Postgraduate | 2 | 7% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 2 | 7% |
Unspecified | 1 | 4% |
Other | 2 | 7% |
Unknown | 13 | 46% |
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Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 2 | 7% |
Unspecified | 1 | 4% |
Psychology | 1 | 4% |
Mathematics | 1 | 4% |
Other | 2 | 7% |
Unknown | 15 | 54% |