Effect of weight loss on erectile function and quality of life in obese men

Abstract

In recent years there has been a sharp increase in the prevalence of obesity in the world that stimulate interest in the effects on health and quality of life of the phenomenon. In developed countries, obesity is considered the fifth most significant riskfactorfor disability. Quality of life of obese patients is an important issue that must be considered more carefully. Unfortunately, not enough studied the effect weight loss on sexual function and quality of life. Consequently, the aim of our study was to - to study the effect of weight loss on erectile function and quality of life in men with obesity. The study involved 40 men aged 30 to 50 years, mean age 43,4 ± 7,5, BMI 40,4 ± 7. At the initial ethane we measured anthropometric indicators, questionnaires using the International Index of Erectile Function-5, Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale, the Russian version of the general questionnaire MOS-SF-36 (MOSSF-Item Short Form Health Survey). Further, all patients received sibutramine 10-15 mg (Reduxine, Promo-Med) on a par with changing lifestyles within 6 months. We have found that with the increase in severity of erectile function were growing anxiety symptoms (r = 0,521; p < 0,05) and depression (r = 0,593; p < 0,01). After weight loss the patients’ quality of life significantly improved in terms ofpsychological health, as well as indicators ofviability and role emotional functioning. Conclusions: Obesity reduces the quality of life ofpatients, leading to the development of erectile dysfunction, depression and anxiety, moderate weight loss is largely due to the improved quality of life, erectile function, decrease symptoms of anxiety/depression.