Effect of Body Weight on Sexual Function in Men and Women

Bates, Jenna N.; Pastuszak, Alexander W.; Khera, Mohit

doi:10.1007/s11930-019-00192-0

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“…Sexual health is a state of physical, mental and social well‐being related to sexuality; various pathologies affect sexual health and can result in sexual dysfunction (Chou, Cottler, Khosla, Reed, & Say, 2015). MO influences all the dimensions of sexual functioning (Bates, Pastuszak, & Khera, 2019), and therefore, men with MO are prone to male sexual dysfunction (MSD) (Carr, Murphy, Batsoin, & Springer, 2014; Sarwer et al., 2015). MSD is an underestimated problem in MO (Arolfo, Scozzari, Di Benedetto, Vergine, & Morino, 2020), and 50% of men mention sexual dissatisfaction (Pomares‐Callejón, Ferrer‐Márquez, & Solvas‐Salmerón, 2018; Steffen et al, 2017).…”

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“…Individual, social and environmental factors also contribute to MSD, stigma and loss of quality of life in MO patients (Nath, 2019; Sharman et al., 2016). Although MO treatment has focused on diet, physical exercise and drugs (Baillot, Mampuya, Comeau, Méziat‐Burdin, & Langlois, 2013; Srivastava & Apovian, 2018), bariatric surgery has been shown to be a reliable method of loss of weight improving quality of life (Kabu & Özbayır, 2019; Wingfield et al., 2016), body image and sexual functioning (Bates et al., 2019; Quinn‐Nilas, Benson, Milhausen, Buchholz, & Goncalves, 2016). Men with MO, driven by loss of mobility, confidence and self‐esteem, try to be included in a bariatric surgery programme (Wu & Berry, 2018), whose inclusion criteria are as follows: being an adult with a BMI ≥40 kg/m 2 ; or being an adult with a BMI of 35–39.9 kg/m 2 and having associated chronic conditions (type 2 diabetes, hypertension, hyperlipidemia) (Landecho, Valentí, Moncada, & Frühbeck, 2017; Sabench et al., 2017).…”

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Sexuality amongst heterosexual men with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study

Granero‐Molina

Torrente-Sánchez

Ferrer-Márquez

et al. 2020

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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Aim and Objectives: To describe and understand the experiences of sexuality amongst heterosexual men diagnosed with morbid obesity (MO) who are in a bariatric surgery programme. Background: Morbid obesity is a chronic metabolic disease that affects men's physical, psychological and sexual health. Evidence suggests that MO could be linked to anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, sexual life and social disorders. Bariatric surgery is a reliable method for weight loss in patients with MO. Design: This is a qualitative study based on Merleau-Ponty's phenomenology, and the COREQ checklist was employed to report on the current study. Methods: Convenience and purposive sampling was carried out and included 24 indepth interviews with heterosexual men with MO in a bariatric surgery programme between October 2018-March 2019 in Spain. Results: Two main themes emerged from the analysis: (a) a corporality which is judged and condemned; and (b) adapting sexual practices to bariatric surgery. Conclusions: Men with MO reject a body that limits their physical, social and sexual life. A negative body image and low self-esteem, which do not respond to the traditional masculine role or new masculinities, reduce men's self-concept. Men with MO feel rejection, stigma and isolation. Support from their partner is fundamental to adapt. Relevance to clinical practice: The results of the study draw attention to how heterosexual men with MO experience their sexuality in a bariatric surgery programme and the challenges nurses face. Recognising the problem, helping to develop coping strategies or referring to specialists in sexuality could improve the quality of life in patients and their partners.

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Sexuality amongst heterosexual men with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study

Granero‐Molina

Torrente-Sánchez

Ferrer-Márquez

et al. 2020

Journal of Clinical Nursing

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“…To date, the effect of obesity on sexual life in women remains inconclusive. Some studies found no association between BMI and FSF [ 44 , 45 ]; while others showed increased FSD in overweight and obese women [ 46 – 48 ]. Herein, we observed obese women had improved FSF.…”

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Fecundability in reproductive aged women at risk of sexual dysfunction and associated risk factors: a prospective preconception cohort study

Loy

Cheung

et al. 2021

BMC Pregnancy Childbirth

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Background Female sexual dysfunction (FSD) is a prevalent problem, affecting up to 41% of reproductive aged women worldwide. However, the association between female sexual function (FSF) and fecundability in women attempting to conceive remains unclear. We aimed 1) to examine the association between FSF in reproductive-aged preconception Asian women and fecundability, as measured by time-to-pregnancy in menstrual cycles, and 2) to examine lifestyle and behavioral factors associated with FSF. Methods From the Singapore PREconception Study of long-Term maternal and child Outcomes (S-PRESTO) prospective cohort, we evaluated FSF using the 6-item Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI-6) and ascertained time-to-pregnancy within a year of baseline assessment. We estimated fecundability ratio (FR) and 95% confidence interval (CI) using the discrete-time proportional hazards model, accounting for left-truncation and right censoring. We used multivariable logistic and linear regression models to identify potential factors related to FSF. Results Among 513 participants, 58.9% had low FSF as defined by a total FSFI-6 score at or below the median value of 22. Compared to women with high FSF, those with low FSF had a 27% reduction in fecundability (FR 0.73; 95% CI 0.54, 0.99), with adjustment for age, ethnicity, education, parity and body mass index. Overall, the FRs generally reduced with decreasing FSFI-6 scores. Physical activity, obesity, absence of probable depression and anxiety were independently associated with reduced odds of low FSF and increased FSFI-6 scores, after adjusting for sociodemographic characteristics. Conclusions Low FSF is associated with a longer time-to-pregnancy. Early evaluation and optimization of FSF through increased physical activity and optimal mental health may help to improve female fecundity. The finding of obese women having improved FSF remains uncertain which warrants further investigations on plausibly mechanisms. In general, the current finding highlights the importance of addressing FSF in preconception care service for general women, which is currently lacking as part of the fertility promotion effort in the country.

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“…In general, 56% of the 25 women enrolled in this study were at risk for sexual dysfunction symptoms (FSFI score 26). Some studies involving special populations such as women with GDM, pelvic organ prolapse, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and urinary incontinence have implied that weight gain negatively im-pacts some aspects of sexual function [32]. However, Pilates exercises did not improve sexual function in women with GDM.…”

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Effect of Pilates exercises on blood glucose, urinary problems, sexual symptoms, pain and anxiety in women with gestational diabetes mellitus

Nascimento¹,

Ferraz²,

Oliveira³

et al. 2021

Hum Mov.

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Purpose. to verify the impact of Pilates training on blood glucose, urinary problems, sexual symptoms, pain and anxiety in women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM). Methods. Overall, 25 pregnant women with GDM were randomly divided into an experimental and a control group. the participants allocated into the experimental group were submitted to 12 weeks of conventional treatment for GDM associated with supervised Pilates exercises. the control group were submitted to 12 weeks of conventional treatment, without the Pilates intervention. Fasting blood glucose was measured with a glucose monitor. Urinary symptoms were assessed by using the Short-Form International Consultation on Incontinence Questionnaire. For sexual function, the authors applied the Female Sexual Function Index. Maternal weight gain was obtained from the patients' medical records. Pain was assessed by visual analogue scale and localized by nordic questionnaire. Owing to a non-para metric pattern of the data, values were expressed as median and interquartile range. Inferential analysis was performed with the Mann-Whitney U test (to assess between-group comparisons) and Wilcoxon test (to assess pre-and post-intervention comparisons). Results. Considering the baseline similarity of the groups regarding anthropometric and clinical variables, Pilates training improved fasting glucose, maternal weight gain, and urinary incontinence score as compared with the group submitted exclusively to conventional therapy (p < 0.05). Conclusions. the results reinforce the beneficial effects of supervised Pilates training on reducing blood glucose, maternal weight gain, and urinary incontinence in pregnant women with GDM.

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Effect of Body Weight on Sexual Function in Men and Women

Cited by 13 publications

References 36 publications

Sexuality amongst heterosexual men with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study

Sexuality amongst heterosexual men with morbid obesity in a bariatric surgery programme: A qualitative study

Fecundability in reproductive aged women at risk of sexual dysfunction and associated risk factors: a prospective preconception cohort study

Effect of Pilates exercises on blood glucose, urinary problems, sexual symptoms, pain and anxiety in women with gestational diabetes mellitus

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