Sexual Function, Obesity, and Weight Loss in Men and Women

Rowland, David L.; McNabney, Sean M.; Mann, Alexx R.

doi:10.1016/j.sxmr.2017.03.006

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“…The high rates of sexual dysfunction reported by those treated for prostate cancer has been widely documented . The current study suggests that these challenges may be heightened among obese individuals, a finding that aligns with research in the general population that has documented a consistent association between excess weight and sexual function issues . Further, patients with obesity and prostate cancer reported difficulties managing personal and professional roles, as well as a host of emotion‐focused issues, including existential concerns and how their family will cope without them.…”

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confidence: 75%

“…31 The current study suggests that these challenges may be heightened among obese individuals, a finding that aligns with research in the general population that has documented a consistent association between excess weight and sexual function issues. 32 The nonsignificant findings among those diagnosed with colon cancer contrasts previous studies among colon cancer patients. For example, Vissers and colleagues reported significant differences among over 1000 colon patients, most notably in global health functioning, emotional, physical, and role functioning, as well as fatigue.…”

Section: Biopsychosocial Distress By Obese and Nonobese Patients Wimentioning

confidence: 71%

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Obesity and psychosocial well‐being among cancer patients and survivors

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Objective As the association between obesity and cancer receives increasing attention, studies have begun to examine the potential impact of excess weight on psychosocial domains during treatment and survivorship. The current study will examine the effect of weight status on psychosocial outcomes among patients diagnosed with breast cancer, prostate cancer, and colon cancer. Methods This retrospective study included 4159 patients over the age of 55 who were diagnosed with postmenopausal breast (52.2%), prostate (38.7%), or colon cancer (9.1%). Prior to treatment, patients were screened for problem‐related distress using a 33‐item touch screen–based instrument. Descriptive statistics were generated for each cancer type and one‐way analysis of covariance (ANCOVA) used to determine significant differences in distress by weight (nonobese: <30 kg/m2 vs obese: ≥30 kg/m2). Results A higher prevalence of biopsychosocial problem‐related distress was reported by patients with breast cancer (M = 4.3) compared with prostate (M = 2.8) and colon cancer (M = 3.8). Obese breast and prostate cancer patients reported higher levels of problem‐related distress compared with nonobese patients (P < .05), whereas an opposite trend was noted for patients with colon cancer. Conclusion The current study found notable obesity‐related differences among patients diagnosed with postmenopausal breast cancer or prostate cancer, with excess weight consistently associated with poorer psychosocial outcomes. These findings among a large cohort of patients provide insight into the impact of obesity during the cancer care trajectory and can provide guidance in the development and implementation of supportive care services for this “at‐risk” population.

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confidence: 75%

Section: Biopsychosocial Distress By Obese and Nonobese Patients Wimentioning

confidence: 71%

Obesity and psychosocial well‐being among cancer patients and survivors

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“…With regard to the theme of "government support," the results of this study showed that using the two categories of job creation for men and approving the rules to facilitate men`s participation could provide the conditions for continued participation of men in sexual and reproductive health. This result was consistent with other research results (21)(22)(23)(24)(25)(26)(27)(28)30). The results of this study suggested that governments can motivate men to participate in sexual and reproductive health with a variety of public policies, such as regulatory and distributional policies in the area of improving the economic status and income levels as well as approving the rules and regulations in the health sector (43).…”

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confidence: 94%

“…This result was consistent with that of research conducted by Mortazavi and Mirzaei (10), Molani (20), Occhico et al (21), and Mortazavi (22). In explaining this result, as Mortazavi reported with regard to the impact of health infrastructure such as shortage of manpower, shortage of space on the lack of participation of men in sexual and reproductive health centers (10,22) and with regard to the importance of mental and physical health of men as a requirement for participation in sexual and reproductive health (23)(24)(25)(26) and given the importance of conducting comprehensive research on the sexual and reproductive health in the health system (7,27), it can be stated that the adoption of new and effective health policies in the areas of developing physical infrastructure, scientific and research infrastructure, and focusing on protecting the general health of men are effective steps to promote men's participation in sexual and reproductive health. Hence, reforming health policies, such as infrastructure development and increasing opportunities is expected to be a driving force to increase the men`s participation in sexual and reproductive health.…”

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confidence: 99%

Designing a model for promoting the participation of men in sexual and reproductive health using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS)

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Background and purpose of the study: Undoubtedly, without sexual and reproductive health, women will not be able to achieve their other rights. This goal will be achieved only when they are supported by men. Therefore, the present study was conducted with the aim of providing information required to design a model for promoting the men`s participation in sexual and reproductive health using structural equation modeling-partial least squares. Methodology: This research was a descriptive-analytical study conducted on 150 married men who were randomly included in the study. The data collection tool was a researcher-made questionnaire designed based on the results of a qualitative study and a review of articles. Its validity and reliability have been already examined. Data were collected through a questionnaire and analyzed by structural equation modeling. Results: The results of this study revealed that all strategies for the promotion of men`s participation, except for the solution of "maximum use of religious capacities", had a normal distribution, and according to the positive values of the CV-Redundancy Index and the CV-Communality Index, the structural model had a good and appropriate fit for all variables. Conclusion: According to the results, the high-level decision-makers can be informed to decide where and how to focus their efforts and resources so that they can maximize the participation of men in sexual and reproductive health.

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“…The present study will focus on weight-loss programs associated with diet, treatment of cardiovascular diseases with the use of antihypertensive drugs and intrauterine devices (IUDs) to replace the use of contraceptive medication. 8,26,48 Due to the relationship between obesity and decreased sexual function, it is suggested that weight loss may have positive effects on sexual functioning. Thus, lifestyle modifications such as dietary restrictions, increased weekly physical exercise, and glycemic control were proposed as ways to reduce the likelihood of developing sexual dysfunction.…”

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confidence: 99%

Risk Factors for Sexual Dysfunction in Obese Women

Martins¹,

Spessoto²,

Junior³

2019

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Obesity is a modern disease that may be associated with sexual dysfunction, the inability to participate in a pleasurable sexual relationship. Sexual dysfunction is more common in women than men. The objective of this study was to investigate risk factors for sexual dysfunction in obese women. Articles in English and Portuguese published between 1996 and 2018 in the Medline/PubMed and SciELO databases were identified using the terms "sexuality" AND "sexual dysfunction" AND "obesity" AND "overweight" AND "body mass index" AND "women". The results showed that female sexual dysfunction, a complex multifactorial disease that is correlated to health status, can be influenced by obesity. Thus, it can be concluded that weight loss, lifestyle changes and a healthy diet, treatment of complications associated with obesity, and use of non-hormonal contraceptives can lead to an improvement in female sexual function and, consequently, the quality of life of women.

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Sexual Function, Obesity, and Weight Loss in Men and Women

Cited by 75 publications

References 88 publications

Obesity and psychosocial well‐being among cancer patients and survivors

Obesity and psychosocial well‐being among cancer patients and survivors

Designing a model for promoting the participation of men in sexual and reproductive health using Structural Equation Modeling-Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS)

Risk Factors for Sexual Dysfunction in Obese Women

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