Significant resolution of female sexual dysfunction after bariatric surgery

Abstract

Background-We previously reported that the majority of women seeking bariatric surgery had female sexual dysfunction (FSD) as defined by the validated Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI).

Bariatric Surgery Candidates’ Peer and Romantic Relationships and Associations with Health Behaviors

“…They found that those patients with maintained relationships from pre to post-surgery, who noted improved relationship satisfaction post-surgery also had greater long-term weight loss (15). In addition to relationship stability and quality, several studies have been published that detail changes in patient sexual satisfaction following bariatric surgery (16)(17)(18)(19)(20). Of these studies, it appears that patients report increased sexual dysfunction pre-surgery (17), and women experience decreased sexual dysfunction following surgery (16).…”

“…In addition to relationship stability and quality, several studies have been published that detail changes in patient sexual satisfaction following bariatric surgery (16)(17)(18)(19)(20). Of these studies, it appears that patients report increased sexual dysfunction pre-surgery (17), and women experience decreased sexual dysfunction following surgery (16). Both men and women report improved sexual functioning following bariatric surgery (18,20).…”

Changes in Sexual Functioning and Sex Hormone Levels in Women Following Bariatric Surgery

“…20,[23][24][25][26][27][28] Few studies have investigated changes in sexual functioning and sex hormone levels in women who have lost weight. At least 2 studies 29,30 have suggested that weight loss following lifestyle modification or bariatric surgery is associated with significant improvements in sexual functioning. Weight loss also has been associated with changes in female reproductive hormones.…”

Sexual functioning and sex hormones in men who underwent bariatric surgery

“…Weight loss after lifestyle modification or bariatric surgery has been associated with significant improvements in sexual functioning [18][19][20][21] and sex hormones [16,[21][22][23]. For example, recently it was found that women who underwent bariatric surgery and experienced a mean weight loss of 33.5% (95% CI, 31.5-35.6%) at postoperative year 2 reported significant improvements in overall sexual functioning and specific domains of functioning, including desire, arousal, lubrication, and satisfaction [24].…”