Remission of female sexual dysfunction in morbidly obese female patients with the Scopinaro procedure

Hernández, Juan Ramón Hernández; Fernández, Eudaldo López-Tomassetti; Díaz, Yurena Caballero; Cabrillana, Jesús Molina; García, D. Morales; Jorge, Valentin Nuñez

doi:10.1016/j.soard.2013.02.007

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“…In the current study, there was a highly statistical correlation between weight loss and libido. This was also reported by Hernández et al [27], who found that female sexual dysfunctions improved significantly 6 months after biliopancreatic diversion surgery to treat obesity. However, Huang et al [28] examined the effect of weight reduction in 338 sexually dysfunctional women with urinary incontinence.…”

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Can obesity affect female sexuality?

Younis¹,

Abdel-Rahman²,

Abdelfattah³

et al. 2013

Human Andrology

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PurposeThis study aimed to assess whether obesity can affect female sexuality. Patients and methods A case-control study was carried out on a sample of Egyptian women using a selffilled questionnaire. A group of 60 obese women (BMIo30 kg/cm 2 ) and a matching group of 30 nonobese women (controls) participated in this study. They answered a questionnaire that included 20 questions covering four domains (demographic data, assessment of female sexual function, weight image variables, and verbal or physical abuse by husbands). All women were free from diseases known to affect sexual function. Results Nonsignificant differences were found between obese and nonobese women in terms of arousal, ability to reach orgasm, and occurrence of unprovoked desire to have sex. The most preferred coital positions were rear entry in the obese group and man on top in the lean group. The practice of oral and anal sex was uncommon for both groups. Satisfaction with sexual life was significantly higher in the nonobese group. There was a statistical correlation between weight loss and improvement in libido. Three quarters of obese women reported being verbally abused by their husbands because of their body shape. ConclusionThere is a tendency for obese women to be inferior to their lean counterparts in many aspects of sexual functioning. Weight loss seems to be useful in boosting libido in obese women.Obesity is increasing in prevalence at a rapid rate worldwide. The WHO formerly recognized an obesity epidemic in 1997 [1]. A fact sheet issued by the WHO in 2013 indicates that, worldwide, obesity has almost doubled since 1980 and that in 2008, more than 1.4 billion adults, 20 years and older, were overweight (BMIZ25 kg/m 2 ). Of these, over 200 million men and nearly 300 million women were obese (BMIZ30 kg/m 2 ) [2].Although few developing countries have nationally representative longitudinal data to assess trends, global estimates using both longitudinal and cross-sectional data indicate that the prevalence of obesity in countries in intermediate development has increased from 30 to 100% over the past decade [3].Obesity among adults, particularly women, has reached very high proportions in Egypt. According to the WHO, 46% of adult women in Egypt are obese [4].Obesity has been reported to be among the factors that adversely affect the sexual health of men and cause erectile dysfunction. For instance, the 9-year follow-up Massachusetts Male Aging Study [5] and the 25-year follow-up Rancho Bernardo Study [6] reported that body weight was an independent risk factor for erectile dysfunction, with a risk exceeding 90% of controls. However, the effects of obesity on female sexuality have not been clearly defined [7].There is considerable research on obesity and on sexuality as separate issues. The lack of research by sexologists or by obesity experts on the interrelation of the two subjects appears to indicate that researchers do not believe that sexuality and obesity can coexist [8].The present study was carried out to examine the effect of ob...

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 80%

Can obesity affect female sexuality?

Younis¹,

Abdel-Rahman²,

Abdelfattah³

et al. 2013

Human Andrology

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“…Patients who have undergone bariatric surgery are expected to achieve significant weight loss, with an improvement in several physical variables and health status, general well-being, and quality of life 12 . As in the present study, some other studies have shown a high prevalence of sexual dysfunction in women with severe obesity and an improvement in sexual function following surgical treatment 14, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27. Nevertheless, this is the first study to evaluate this aspect in Brazil.…”

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“…The high prevalence of sexual dysfunction as assessed by the FSFI score observed in women with severe obesity before surgery followed by a significant improvement in sexual function 6 months after surgery has also been reported in other studies 14, 21, 24, 25, 26, 29. However, some studies have failed to demonstrate consistent improvements in all FSFI domains (desire, arousal, lubrication, orgasm, satisfaction, and pain).…”

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confidence: 64%

Changes in Sexual Function and Positions in Women with Severe Obesity After Bariatric Surgery

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Introduction Severe 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. Aim To analyze changes in the sexual function of women with obesity following bariatric surgery. Methods A 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 Measure Sexual dysfunction prevalence and the frequency of sexual positions before and 6 months after surgery. Results The 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. Conclusion Sexual 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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“…This study explored the under-investigated area of female sexual quality of life. In the majority of papers in which FSFI questionnaires were administered, FSD resolved after surgical treatment [ 13 – 15 , 17 , 18 ]. In contrast, our results do not demonstrate a difference in the prevalence of FSD between the preoperative group and the response-compliant postoperative group.…”

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Female Sexual Function Before and After Bariatric Surgery: a Cross-Sectional Study and Review of Literature

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BackgroundThe aims of the present study were to compare sexual quality of life and prevalence of female sexual dysfunction (FSD) after surgical weight loss with controls seeking bariatric surgery, and to perform a literature review.MethodsFemale Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Sexual Quality of Life–Female (SQoL-F) questionnaires were sent within 12–18 months postoperatively via e-mail to 153 women who had undergone weight loss surgery (postoperative group). The control group comprised of 23 women who were asked to complete the questionnaires during their preoperative evaluation (preoperative group). The total FSFI cutoff score for a diagnosis of FSD was ≤ 26.55.ResultsThe median (Q1, Q3) FSFI score did not differ significantly between the preoperative (26.9 [24.3, 30.7]) and postoperative groups (26.9 [22.6, 30.0]). There was no difference in the prevalence of FSD between groups. However, median scores in FSFI domains of desire and arousal were significantly higher in the postoperative group. There were no differences in the other FSFI domains. The median SQoL-F was significantly higher in the postoperative group.ConclusionsThe FSFI score did not predict the SQoL-F score. The prevalence of FSD was comparable in the two groups. The higher SQoL-F score in the postoperative group may be the result of an improvement in self-esteem, which in turn leads to greater interest in sex and more intense feelings of desire and arousal.

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Remission of female sexual dysfunction in morbidly obese female patients with the Scopinaro procedure

Cited by 18 publications

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Can obesity affect female sexuality?

Can obesity affect female sexuality?

Changes in Sexual Function and Positions in Women with Severe Obesity After Bariatric Surgery

Female Sexual Function Before and After Bariatric Surgery: a Cross-Sectional Study and Review of Literature

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