Improved Erectile Function After Bariatric Surgery: Role of Testosterone and Other Factors

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Basic Information

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Recruitment Status

COMPLETED

Total Enrollment

135 participants

Study Classification

OBSERVATIONAL

Study Start Date

2022-01-01

Study Completion Date

2024-05-31

Brief Summary

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The prevalence of obesity has risen dramatically worldwide. Beyond its metabolic implications, obesity profoundly impacts sexual health, particularly in males, with erectile dysfunction emerging as a prevalent and distressing comorbidity. Studies show that bariatric surgery alleviates erectile dysfunction. Patients suffering from obesity have lower testosterone levels, which increase after weight-loss surgery. This study aims to investigate the relationship between erectile dysfunction improvement, weight loss and hormonal changes after surgery.

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Detailed Description

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In recent decades, the prevalence of obesity has risen dramatically worldwide, presenting significant public health concerns. Beyond its metabolic implications, obesity profoundly impacts sexual health, particularly in males, with erectile dysfunction (ED) emerging as a prevalent and distressing comorbidity. Obesity exacerbates the risk of ED through complex interplays of physiological and psychological mechanisms. Physiologically, excess adiposity leads to chronic inflammation, endothelial dysfunction, and hormonal imbalances, all of which contribute to impaired vascular health and reduced testosterone levels, key factors in erectile function. Psychologically, body image dissatisfaction and decreased self-esteem associated with obesity can exacerbate sexual performance anxiety and further contribute to ED. Bariatric surgery is an established treatment method for long-term weight loss which also alleviates symptoms of diabetes, hypertension, and other weight-related comorbidities.

Conditions

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Bariatric Surgery Erectile Dysfunction

Study Design

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Observational Model Type

COHORT

Study Time Perspective

PROSPECTIVE

Study Groups

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Male patients

Male patients undergoing bariatric surgery

Sleeve gastrectomy

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Each patient undergoes bariatric surgery. Each patient is diagnosed before surgery for erectile dysfunction. Similar tests are done 1 year after

Interventions

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Sleeve gastrectomy

Each patient undergoes bariatric surgery. Each patient is diagnosed before surgery for erectile dysfunction. Similar tests are done 1 year after

Intervention Type PROCEDURE

Eligibility Criteria

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Inclusion Criteria

* patients undergoing laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy who were qualified according to Guidelines of the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity and Metabolic Disorders