Is weight just a number? Relationship between overweight, obesity and domains of sexual functioning among young women

Fuchs, Anna; Dulska, Agnieszka; Drosdzol–Cop, Agnieszka

doi:10.5603/gp.2020.0162

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“…In the available literature, there are both descriptions of the prevalence of sexual dysfunction in patients with PCOS compared to groups of women without the syndrome and the absence of such differences [ 30 , 31 , 32 , 33 , 34 , 35 , 36 , 37 , 38 , 39 ]. In addition, the relationship between BMI and sexual functioning in women with PCOS is inconclusive [ 40 ]. Studies comparing the sexual functioning of obese and normal-weight PCOS patients provide the following findings: higher BMI is associated with a significant reduction in orgasm, reduced sexual activity, reduced sexual satisfaction, overall poorer sexual functioning, and a sense of lower sexual attractiveness [ 30 , 31 , 35 , 40 , 41 ].…”

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“…In addition, the relationship between BMI and sexual functioning in women with PCOS is inconclusive [ 40 ]. Studies comparing the sexual functioning of obese and normal-weight PCOS patients provide the following findings: higher BMI is associated with a significant reduction in orgasm, reduced sexual activity, reduced sexual satisfaction, overall poorer sexual functioning, and a sense of lower sexual attractiveness [ 30 , 31 , 35 , 40 , 41 ]. Interestingly, it is noted that obesity and overweight alone do not affect sexual activity, but the co-occurrence of obesity and PCOS may interfere with it [ 40 ].…”

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“…Studies comparing the sexual functioning of obese and normal-weight PCOS patients provide the following findings: higher BMI is associated with a significant reduction in orgasm, reduced sexual activity, reduced sexual satisfaction, overall poorer sexual functioning, and a sense of lower sexual attractiveness [ 30 , 31 , 35 , 40 , 41 ]. Interestingly, it is noted that obesity and overweight alone do not affect sexual activity, but the co-occurrence of obesity and PCOS may interfere with it [ 40 ]. No publications were found in the available literature assessing the difference in severity of the tendency to engage in risky sexual behavior among women with PCOS phenotype A with a BMI-based stratification.…”

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Correlation between Selected Clinical Symptoms and Severity of Aggression, Impulsiveness and Their Selected Behavioral Manifestations in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype A

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Previous studies on aggressiveness and impulsiveness in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) are ambiguous. Furthermore, no biochemical or clinical factors related to these variables have been definitively confirmed. The aim of the study was to clarify whether, in women with phenotype A of PCOS, variables such as body mass index and clinical and biochemical hyperandrogenism have an impact on either the intensity of impulsivity or aggression or on other selected behavioral manifestations of these variables. The study included 95 patients diagnosed with PCOS phenotype A. The criterion for recruitment into the study group and the control group was body mass index. The study was conducted with the use of a closed-format questionnaire and calibrated clinical scales. Higher body mass index (BMI) values in women with PCOS phenotype A are associated with poor eating habits. The severity of impulsivity and aggression syndrome, as well as the tendency to engage in risky sexual behavior and patterns of alcohol consumption among patients diagnosed with PCOS phenotype A, are not dependent on BMI. The severity of impulsiveness and the syndrome of aggression in women with phenotype A PCOS are not associated with clinical symptoms of hyperandrogenism or with androgen levels.

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Correlation between Selected Clinical Symptoms and Severity of Aggression, Impulsiveness and Their Selected Behavioral Manifestations in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype A

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Sexual function of overweight pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A cross‐sectional study

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Habibi,

Hosseini

et al. 2024

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Background and AimsOverweight and obesity are on the rise worldwide and may affect female sexual function. The aim of this study was to investigate the relationship between sexual function in normal and overweight pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM).MethodsThis cross‐sectional study was conducted in overweight and normal‐weight pregnant women with GDM in Sari, Iran. Data were collected from 2018 to 2021. The demographic data collected from the participants included age, educational level, occupation, gestational age, duration of marriage, number of births, place of residence (city or village), private house, private bedroom, and insurance status. The General Health Questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and Enriched Marital Satisfaction questionnaires were used to assess mental health, sexual functioning, and marital satisfaction, respectively.ResultsThe study included 200 women with GDM. The mean age of the participants was 29.75 (SD = 4.40) years. Among pregnant women with GDM, 56.50% of them had sexual dysfunction based on FSFI. The mean FSFI score in pregnant women with GDM was 25.60 (SD = 3.61). Among the participants, 50.00% had normal body mass index (BMI). There was no significant difference between BMI status and total sexual function score (p > 0.05). The multivariate analysis revealed that marital satisfaction (β = 0.41, p < 0.001) and BMI status (β = −0.15, p = 0.002) were the only factors significantly associated with overall sexual function, explaining 27% of the variance in the total FSFI score.ConclusionThe results of this study showed that there was no significant relationship between sexual dysfunction and obesity in GDM. Considering that the research in this area is very limited and the negative effects of obesity and GDM have been confirmed in many areas, including sexual desire disorder, necessary planning should be done to control these factors.

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Association between obesity and female sexual dysfunction: a review

Saadedine,

Faubion,

Grach

et al. 2023

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Introduction Obesity is a global health crisis that has been growing over the past few decades. The economic burden associated with obesity is substantial as it is associated with multiple disabling chronic diseases, such as cardiovascular disease, certain cancers, osteoarthritis, chronic pain, and mental illness. Obesity is known to be a risk factor for sexual dysfunction in men, but this association is less well understood in women. Aims To provide a narrative review of the available literature on the relationship between overweight/obesity and female sexual dysfunction, elaborate on the possible mechanisms explaining this association, and discuss the effects of weight loss on sexual function in those with obesity. Methods A search of the medical literature was carried out in PubMed and Medline, focusing on original research and systematic reviews of original research on obesity and sexual function in women. Results The relationship between obesity and female sexual function is not consistent across studies. While women with obesity are more likely to have worse sexual function and avoid sexual activity, many studies have failed to identify these associations. Lifestyle changes resulting in weight loss lead to better sexual function, and bariatric surgery has been shown to improve sexual function in the first couple of years following the procedure; yet, the long-term effects of weight loss and bariatric surgery are still uncertain. Conclusions The evidence on the relationship between obesity and female sexual function is mixed. Nevertheless, weight loss has been shown to improve sexual function in women with obesity. The impact of weight loss medications and the long-term effect of bariatric surgery on female sexual function require further study.

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Is weight just a number? Relationship between overweight, obesity and domains of sexual functioning among young women

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References 21 publications

Correlation between Selected Clinical Symptoms and Severity of Aggression, Impulsiveness and Their Selected Behavioral Manifestations in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype A

Correlation between Selected Clinical Symptoms and Severity of Aggression, Impulsiveness and Their Selected Behavioral Manifestations in Patients with Polycystic Ovary Syndrome Phenotype A

Sexual function of overweight pregnant women with gestational diabetes mellitus: A cross‐sectional study

Association between obesity and female sexual dysfunction: a review

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