Comparison of the Effect of Obesity on Sexual Function of Women and Men

Backgrounds: Obesity has profound effects on the health, psychological and emotional outcomes, as well as obese people with sexual problems. Studies have shown a relationship between body weight and common mental illnesses, such as depression, anxiety, stress, and sexual problems. Research results have shown that weight loss can significantly improve the quality of life and reduce psychological disorders associated with obesity.Material and method: The present study is an overview reviewing articles related to the subject in PubMed SID, Cochran, google scholar, google, Science Direct, Scopus, Magiran databases during the period 1979-2018, and finally, 24 articles were reviewed.Result: findings: Research has shown that there is a relationship between obesity, mental health and sexual functioning, but the effect of obesity on these problems is not well-established. Identifying such pathways is necessary to provide clinical and therapeutic guidelines. The results of studies on the relationship between obesity and overweight with sexual dysfunction in men show a direct relationship between obesity and sexual dysfunction. However, in most studies, the relationship between obesity and erectile dysfunction has been studied, and in other cases, Very few studies have been done. Results about female sexual dysfunction have been different and sometimes contradictory. Some studies have confirmed the association between obesity and sexual dysfunction, but some studies have found no relationship between obesity and overweight with female sexual dysfunction. Some studies also state that only some part of sexual activity is impaired due to obesity .In contrast, some studies have concluded that obesity affects all aspects of sexual function.Conclusion: Discussion and conclusion The results of the literature review indicate insufficient studies or contradictions in the results of studies on the relationship between obesity and sexual dysfunction in women. Therefore, more studies are needed based on more stringent standards, Specifically, about the relationship between obesity and sexual dysfunction in women. It is also necessary to perform studies on the relationship between obesity and other sexual dysfunction in men except erectile dysfunction