A lifestyle intervention improves sexual function of women with obesity and infertility: A 5 year follow-up of a RCT.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Obesity and infertility are associated with poorer sexual function. We have previously shown that a lifestyle intervention in women with obesity and infertility reduced weight and improved cardiometabolic health and quality of life, which may positively affect sexual function. We now report on sexual function 5 years after randomization.

Methods and findings

In total 577 women, between 18-39 years of age, with infertility and a BMI ≥29 kg/m2 were randomized to a six-month lifestyle intervention targeting physical activity, diet and behavior modification or prompt infertility care as usual. Intercourse frequency and sexual function were assessed with the McCoy Female Sexuality Questionnaire (MFSQ), 5.4±0.8 years after randomization. 550 women could be approached fo

SUBMITTER: Wekker V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6198949 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature