Changes in Sexual Functioning in Women with Severe Obesity After Bariatric Surgery: Impact of Postoperative Adherence to Mediterranean Diet.
Study Goal
The researchers aimed to determine the effects of bariatric surgery on female sexual function and the impact of adherence to the Mediterranean diet post-surgery.
Results Summary
Bariatric surgery significantly improved female sexual function, reducing preoperative sexual dysfunction from 70.8% to 20.5% after two years. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with higher scores in lubrication, orgasm, and satisfaction domains.
Population
Heterosexual women with morbid obesity undergoing bariatric procedures.
Effective Dosage
Not specified
Duration
24 months post-surgery
Interactions
None mentioned
| Intervention | Direction | Endpoint | Population | Dosage | Impact | Claim # |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
bariatric surgery | decrease | preoperative sexual dysfunction | heterosexual women with morbid obesity | from 70.8% to 20.5% | decreased | #1 |
bariatric surgery | increase | female sexual function | heterosexual women with morbid obesity | - | significantly improves | #2 |
bariatric surgery | increase | all FSFI domains except for pain | heterosexual women with morbid obesity | - | significant improvements were observed | #3 |
Mediterranean diet | increase | lubrication domain | heterosexual women with morbid obesity | - | was associated with higher scores | #4 |
Mediterranean diet | increase | orgasm domain | heterosexual women with morbid obesity | - | was associated with higher scores | #5 |
Mediterranean diet | increase | satisfaction domain | heterosexual women with morbid obesity | - | was associated with higher scores | #6 |
Mediterranean diet | increase | female sexual function | heterosexual women with morbid obesity | - | enhancing these benefits | #7 |
BACKGROUND: This study analyzes the effects of bariatric surgery on female sexual function, assessed using the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and explores the impact of adherence to the Mediterranean diet during the postoperative period. PATIENTS AND METHODS: A retrospective observational study was conducted using a prospectively collected database, including heterosexual women with morbid obesity undergoing bariatric procedures. The FSFI questionnaire was applied before the intervention and 24 months after surgery. Adherence to the Mediterranean diet was evaluated using the PREDIMED questionnaire. RESULTS: Among the 240 participants, 70.8% presented preoperative sexual dysfunction, which decreased to 20.5% two years post-surgery. Significant improvements were observed in all FSFI domains except for pain. Good adherence to the Mediterranean diet was associated with higher scores in the lubrication, orgasm, and satisfaction domains. CONCLUSIONS: Bariatric surgery significantly improves female sexual function, with the Mediterranean diet enhancing these benefits during the postoperative period. Future studies must investigate additional variables such as psychological factors, physical activity, and other lifestyle changes that may also influence sexual function.