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Table 3 Comparison between preoperative sexual function and follow-up data at 12- and 18-months post- Sleeve Gastrectomy

From: Long-term effect of sleeve gastrectomy surgery on Hormonal Profile, Semen Parameters and sexual functions of obese infertile men; a prospective observational study

 

Pre-operative

12 Months

18 Months

Sexual desire

9.67 ± 1.04

15.5 ± 1.16 *

18.9 ± 0.32 **

Erectile function

22.73 ± 7.41

27.28 ± 6.12 *

27.11 ± 4.21*

Orgasmic function

9.75 ± 3.82

10.68 ± 4.11

11.20 ± 2.02

Intercourse satisfaction

6.65 ± 1.67

8.39 ± .81

8.81 ± .92*

Overall satisfaction

6.26 ± 2.11

8.53 ± 1.1

8.60 ± 42*

  1. IIEF questionnaire was used for sexual function assessment. Statistical test used: Wilcoxon test was used to identify the significance between continuous preoperative values and follow-up data. Values are expressed as mean + SD, * p < 0.05 compared to pre-surgical values. ** p < 0.01 compared to pre-surgical values