Effect of Roux-en-Y gastric bypass surgery on the sex steroids and quality of life in obese men.

ABSTRACT:

Context

The effect of bariatric surgery on the reproductive function of obese men is not entirely elucidated.

Objective

The aim of the study was to define the effect of Roux-En-Y gastric bypass surgery on the reproductive hormones and sexual function in obese men.

Design and setting

The cohort was followed for 2 yr at a clinical research center.

Patients

Sixty-four severely obese men (22 who had gastric bypass surgery and 42 controls) participated in the study.

Intervention(s)

Anthropometrics [weight, body mass index (BMI), and percentage body fat] and reproductive hormones were measured. The sexual quality of life was assessed using the Impact of Weight on the Quality Of Life-Lite questionnaire.

Main outcome measure(s)

Reproductive hormones and s

SUBMITTER: Hammoud A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC2682482 | biostudies-literature | 2009 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature