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Eating Disorders and Behaviors · Journal article
Journal of Clinical Medicine · August 13, 2026
Encouraging direction, but not yet definitive.
This prospective cohort study documents statistically significant improvements in erectile function (IIEF-5 +3.3 points), genital self-image (MGSIS-7 +2.8 points), and psychological distress (HADS-M −4.6 points) at ≥12 months after bariatric surgery in 50 men. The authors explicitly note the uncontrolled design prevents causal attribution and findings represent association rather than causation, supporting incorporation of psychosexual assessment into postoperative care but requiring confirmation in controlled studies.
Single-centre prospective cohort study. 50 male participants undergoing primary bariatric surgery at a single centre. Baseline characteristics beyond BMI (42.8 kg/m²) are not reported in the source.. Intervention: Primary bariatric surgery. n = 50. Single centre (location not specified).
IIEF-5 erectile function improved from 16.3 to 19.6 (p < 0.001) MGSIS-7 genital self-image improved from 19.1 to 21.9 (p < 0.001) HADS-M psychological distress reduced from 13.3 to 8.7 (p < 0.001)
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Clinicians considering bariatric surgery in obese men should be aware that improvements in erectile function and psychological well-being may occur postoperatively and warrant assessment; however, the uncontrolled design means causation is not established and results should not be taken as definitive evidence of benefit. Incorporation of psychosexual screening into postoperative bariatric follow-up appears warranted as a quality measure, pending controlled confirmation.
A single-centre prospective cohort study with 50 participants showing statistically significant improvements in erectile function, genital self-image, and psychological distress after bariatric surgery, but without a control group and with acknowledged inability to establish causation.
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Clinicians considering bariatric surgery in obese men should be aware that improvements in erectile function and psychological well-being may occur postoperatively and warrant assessment; however, the uncontrolled design means causation is not established and results should not be taken as definitive evidence of benefit. Incorporation of psychosexual screening into postoperative bariatric follow-up appears warranted as a quality measure, pending controlled confirmation.
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Background: Severe obesity is a chronic condition that adversely affects physical health and quality of life, including sexual function. However, its impact on multidimensional psychosexual outcomes remains unexplored. This study aimed to assess changes in erectile function, genital self-image, and psychological distress in men who underwent bariatric surgery. Methods: This prospective cohort study involved 50 male participants undergoing primary bariatric surgery who were evaluated within 30 days prior to the surgical procedure and at a minimum of 12 months postoperatively. Standardised questionnaires were used, including the International Index of Erectile Function-5 (IIEF-5), Male Genital Self-Image Scale (MGSIS-7), and Hospital Anxiety and Depression Scale–Modified (HADS-M). Secondary outcomes encompassed parameters of weight loss, sexual activity, and selected aspects of sexual behaviour, such as the utilisation of various sexual positions, their associated pleasure, and frequency. Results: Significant postoperative improvements were observed in BMI reduction from 42.8 kg/m2 to 31.7 kg/m2 (p < 0.001), erectile function (IIEF-5 improved from 16.3 to 19.6; p < 0.001), genital self-image (MGSIS-7 improved from 19.1 to 21.9; p < 0.001), and psychological distress (HADS-M reduction from 13.3 to 8.7; p < 0.001). Glycated haemoglobin decreased significantly (5.89% to 5.31%; p < 0.001), obstructive sleep apnoea severity improved (p < 0.001), and remission or clinically meaningful improvement of at least one major metabolic comorbidity was documented in 24 of 37 participants (64.9%). Sexual activity increased from 37/50 (74.0%) to 43/50 (86.0%), although this change was not statistically significant (p = 0.114). After FDR correction, frequency increased for 3 of the assessed positions, whereas pleasure increased only for one of them. Weight loss magnitude was not significantly correlated with changes in the IIEF-5 or MGSIS-7 scores. A greater reduction in the HADS-M score correlated with a greater improvement in the IIEF-5 score (ρ = −0.307, p = 0.030). Conclusions: Bariatric surgery was associated with improvements in erectile function, genital self-image, and psychological distress, alongside marked glycaemic and sleep-related recovery. Because the psychosexual changes were not statistically associated with the magnitude of weight loss and of metabolic and respiratory improvement, and because the design was uncontrolled, these exploratory findings indicate association rather than causation and support the incorporation of psychosexual and mental health assessment into postoperative bariatric care.
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