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Association between obesity and female sexual dysfunction: a review.

Mariam SaadedineStephanie S FaubionStephanie L GrachHannah C NordhuesEkta Kapoor
Published in: Sexual medicine reviews (2024)
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.
Keyphrases
  • weight loss
  • bariatric surgery
  • roux en y gastric bypass
  • gastric bypass
  • obese patients
  • weight gain
  • insulin resistance
  • glycemic control
  • type diabetes
  • oxidative stress
  • physical activity