Abstract
Background: In this study, sexual function problems in obese infertile
women were investigated. Methods: Meeting the inclusion criteria for the
study; Included were 150 women obesity without infertility, 150 women
obesity with infertility and 150 women normal weight without
infertility. The participants were administered a sociodemographic data
form, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and the Beck Depression
Inventory following the measurement of body mass index. Results: FSFI
scores were observed to be statistifical significantly lower in the
group of obesity with infertility than in the other two groups. FSFI
scores were measured as (19.6 ± 3.6 vs 21.0 ± 3.7 vs 27.1 ± 4.3) in the
group of obesity with infertility, the group of obesity without
infertility and the control group, respectively. Conclusion: In our
study, sexual dysfunction was found to be statistically significantly
higher in women obesity with infertility compared to the control group.
Therefore, healthcare professionals in women obesity with infertility;
in addition to infertility treatment, sexual health counseling should
also be considered.