Does Obesity Increase Sexual Dysfunction in Women?

Erenel, Ayten Şentürk; Kilinç, Fatma Nişanci

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“…Studies that show lower sexual function contradicts the literature that asserts that overweight and obese women produce sex hormones in excess (Morotti et al, 2012). The results of such studies as Erenel & Kiline (2013) show that the rates of sexual function among overweight and obese women are not as high as they were expected to be according to the levels of circulating sex hormones, unless other variables are influencing these responses. In a study in which the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in obese women, 43% of them stated that the excess weight had damaged their sexual life, 13% of participants had a severe sexual dysfunction, in all domains of sexual function (sexual desire, sexual arousal, vaginal lubrication, orgasm, sexual satisfaction, and pain) and showed impaired function (Erenel & Kiline, 2013).…”

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“…The studies' results on the correlation index of sexual function among overweight and obese women are contradictory, some of the studies have not found good levels of sexual function among these women (Erenel & Kiline, 2013) differently to (Bajos, Wellings, Laborde, & Moreau, 2010). Studies that show lower sexual function contradicts the literature that asserts that overweight and obese women produce sex hormones in excess (Morotti et al, 2012).…”

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confidence: 94%

“…The results of such studies as Erenel & Kiline (2013) show that the rates of sexual function among overweight and obese women are not as high as they were expected to be according to the levels of circulating sex hormones, unless other variables are influencing these responses. In a study in which the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire was used to determine the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in obese women, 43% of them stated that the excess weight had damaged their sexual life, 13% of participants had a severe sexual dysfunction, in all domains of sexual function (sexual desire, sexual arousal, vaginal lubrication, orgasm, sexual satisfaction, and pain) and showed impaired function (Erenel & Kiline, 2013). Also, in the study by Vilas-Boas Sartori, Souza and Carneiro (2011) weak correlation between the ability to contract the pelvic floor muscles and the degree of obesity was found, indicating that the degree of obesity cannot influence the ability of pelvic floor contraction.…”

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“…It is possible that overweight and obese women have a favorable hormonal modulation for a good sexual function, however, a woman may present sexual dysfunction due to other factors, such as altering perception of body image distorted from the social impositions, the cultural characteristics of countries where sexuality is seen as a taboo, the quality and length of relationship and others (Erenel & Kiline, 2013;Liu, 2003).…”

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Life Cycle Comparative Analysis of Sexual Function in Women with Normal and Overweight Body Mass Index

Câmara¹,

Corrêa²,

Silva³

et al. 2014

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Sexual health is considered of fundamental importance in people's lives. Since it is determined by physiological, psychological and social factors, the investigations of these aspects are relevant to full comprehension of this phenomenon. Endocrinological conditions, as overweighed and normal body mass indexes were addressed as the main factors in women' sexual function, which can affect level of sexual hormones; and as a consequence, lead to sexual dysfunction. Body mass index of 370 women were analyzed to indentify the implications in their sexual life, using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) inventory, with six domains that assess different aspects of women' sexual activity and satisfaction. The main results show no statistical differences between normal and overweighed body mass index. However, there were significant differences between different phases of life as Reproductive, Perimenopause, and Postmenopause women, in which the youngsters showed better FSFI scores, better sexual function, than the older ones. Also, significant differences were found when time of marriage was taken into account, the longer the relationship, the worse the sexual function. We concluded that not only endocrinological variables may explain the sexual function in women, but also psychosocial variables as age, and time and quality of their relationships.

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confidence: 99%

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Life Cycle Comparative Analysis of Sexual Function in Women with Normal and Overweight Body Mass Index

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Corrêa²,

Silva³

et al. 2014

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“…Despite its high prevalence, less attention has been paid to the sexual problems of women, especially in developing countries, either due to embarrassment or due to ignorance about the research methods. Obesity is also an increasing health problem worldwide, especially among women [18,19]. Therefore, in the present study, the correlation between FSD with obesity and its relation with body image were investigated.…”

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Female sexual dysfunction and body image dissatisfaction in Egyptian obese patients

Shorub¹,

Hussein²,

Elshafei³

2016

Middle East Current Psychiatry

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BackgroundAlthough female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a highly prevalent health problem, the information with regard to their prevalence is still scarce in international literatures. ObjectivesThe aim of this study was to determine the frequency of sexual dysfunctions among a sample of female patients seeking treatment for obesity, and to examine the correlation of sexual dysfunctions with BMI and body image concern. Patients and methods A cross-sectional study based on a semistructured interview was conducted to assess 65 female patients seeking treatment at the obesity clinic and compared with 42 healthy controls matched with cases. The assessment tools included the following: structured clinical interview for Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, 4th ed. (DSM IV)-clinical version, Arabic version of the female sexual function index, and body image questionnaire. ResultsThe study revealed that the mean BMI of the case group was 34.7 ± 6.5. Sexual dysfunction was prevalent in 75% of cases according to the structured clinical interview for DSM IV-clinical version and in 81.5% according to the FSD index, with a specific significance of orgasm, satisfaction, and pain as compared with controls. Dissatisfaction with body image was significantly associated with the presence of FSD in the case group. Body image questionnaire scores significantly positively correlated to the female sexual function index and did not correlate to BMI. ConclusionThe prevalence of sexual dysfunctions among overweight female patients seeking treatment for obesity is relatively high and significantly related to body image dissatisfaction and not with BMI.

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A Systemic Approach to Sex Therapy

Hertlein¹,

Nelson²

2017

The Wiley Handbook of Sex Therapy

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Does Obesity Increase Sexual Dysfunction in Women?

Cited by 24 publications

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Life Cycle Comparative Analysis of Sexual Function in Women with Normal and Overweight Body Mass Index

Life Cycle Comparative Analysis of Sexual Function in Women with Normal and Overweight Body Mass Index

Female sexual dysfunction and body image dissatisfaction in Egyptian obese patients

A Systemic Approach to Sex Therapy

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