4-Year Changes in Sex Hormones, Sexual Functioning, and Psychosocial Status in Women Who Underwent Bariatric Surgery.

David B SarwerThomas A WaddenJacqueline C SpitzerJames E MitchellKathy LancasterAnita CourcoulasWilliam GourashRaymond C RosenNicholas J Christian

Published in: Obesity surgery (2018)

Improvements in reproductive hormones and physical aspects of QOL, body image, and depressive symptoms were maintained 4 years after bariatric surgery. Improvements in sexual functioning, relationship satisfaction, and mental components of QOL eroded over time.

Keyphrases

mental health
bariatric surgery
depressive symptoms
polycystic ovary syndrome
weight loss
social support
obese patients
physical activity
pregnancy outcomes
type diabetes
sleep quality
pregnant women
cervical cancer screening
insulin resistance