Effect of bariatric surgeries on sexual function of obese men and women as well as their partners

Objective To evaluate the effect of bariatric surgeries on the sexual function of obese patients. Background Bariatric surgery is the most common treatment of obesity in men and women. It affects man and woman sexual function positively. Patients and methods This study was done on 68 married males and females who underwent bariatric surgery. All patients were subjected to history taking. Both general and physical examinations were performed. Female sexual functions were evaluated by the female sexual function index. Male sexual functions were evaluated by the international index of erectile function. Results The mean erectile function score of male patients significantly increased after 3 months of operation from 14.7±1.80 to 26.3±1.38. The mean orgasmic function score significantly increased after the operation from 4.35±1.02 to 8.55±0.98. Overall satisfaction score significantly increased from 3.95±1.25 to 8.00±1.01. The total international index of erectile function score significantly increased from 32.7±3.39 to 63.2±2.8. The mean desire score of female partners had increased after 3 months of their husbands’ operation from 3.45±0.86 to 5.25±0.40. The mean lubrication score was significantly increased from 2.22±0.57 to 5.02±0.41. The mean satisfaction score was significantly increased after 3 months of husbands’ operation from 2.35±0.58 to 5.14±0.47. The mean pain score was significantly improved from 2.22±0.57 to 4.80±0.46. The total female sexual function index score significantly increased from 15.3±1.76 to 30.6±1.07. Conclusion Bariatric surgeries decrease body weight and waist circumference. Bariatric surgeries improve erectile function and orgasm in obese men and male partners of obese women as well. These surgeries improve sexual desire, arousal, and sexual satisfaction in obese females as well as wives of obese men.