Abstract
Sexual function (SF) disorder is common
among those seeking surgical intervention
for excessive weight. Symptoms of
sexual dysfunction (SD) can manifest in
any one of the phases of the sexual
response cycle, which include desire,
excitement, orgasm, and finally, resolution.
Females more than males have a greater
impairment in sexual quality-oflife
(QoL), and greater sexual difficulties prior
to weight loss surgery. For example, they
may report significant
impairment in most domains of SF,
including sexual desire, sexual arousal,
lubrication, orgasm, and sexual
satisfaction.
Following bariatric surgery, however,
women are more likely to report that their
self-esteem had increased and anxiety
around sex had diminished; they also
report more intense feelings of desire and
arousal. SD in males manifests primarily
as erectile dysfunction (ED) or premature
ejaculation. Following bariatric surgery,
male ED and sexual QoL tend to
normalize once weight is lost; a few studies
have reported variations in sperm
production and quality, but more research
is required.
| Original language | English |
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| Title of host publication | Metabolism and Pathophysiology of Bariatric Surgery: Nutrition, Procedures, Outcomes and Adverse Effects |
| Editors | R Rajendrum, C.R Martin, V.R Preedy |
| Place of Publication | San Diego, CA |
| Publisher | Elsevier |
| Number of pages | 616 |
| Volume | 9 |
| ISBN (Print) | 9780128040119 |
| Publication status | Published - 27 Dec 2016 |