Effect of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy on Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Menstrual Function

Patient Preference and Adherence 2026 Open access

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Authors: Vahit Mutlu, Burak Barutcu, Samet Şahin, Çağlanur Yıldız, Rabia Ebrar Tutcu, Ceyhan Dikmen, Ayşe Özdemir, Gökhan Selçuk Özbalcı, Kadir Yılmaz
DOI: 10.2147/ppa.s566811
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Abstract

Objective: This study aimed to investigate the effects of Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy (LSG) surgery on Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and menstrual functions. Methods: A total of 494 sexually active women attempting OMU Faculty of Medicine and diagnosed with obesity and underwent with laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy before and after the surgery between 17.02.2015 and 10.03.2025 were included in the study. Results: FSFI before operation was significantly and negatively correlated with age (r=-0.443; p

Fields of Study & Subjects

Bariatric Surgery and Outcomes Sexual function and dysfunction studies Body Contouring and Surgery

Publication details

Journal / source
Patient Preference and Adherence
Volume
Volume 20
Pages
1–9
Publication date
1 February 2026
Language
EN