Obesity and Sexual Dysfunction

2017/09/29 by Anne Katz · 1 citation
Medicine · #Sexual function and dysfunction studies #Hormonal and reproductive studies #Pharmacology and Obesity Treatment

paper · doi:10.1097/01.naj.0000525873.36360.5a

openalex publication_date 2017/09/29 · openalex created_date 2017/10/06 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/30

Abstract

In Brief Understanding the relationship between the two may motivate patients to discuss weight loss. Obesity affects patients' general health, but does it affect their sexuality? A review of the evidence on obesity and sexual functioning, plus nursing considerations for addressing weight-loss strategies with patients.

Citations

• Behavioral Treatment of Obesity in Patients Encountered in Primary Care Settings
• The Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI): A Multidimensional Self-Report Instrument for the Assessment of Female Sexual Function
• The Transtheoretical Model of Health Behavior Change

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• Obesity and sexuality [wikipedia]

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