Impact of Reduction Mammaplasty on Sexuality in Patients with Macromastia and Their Partners

Abstract Aim of study Women with breast hypertrophy often experience a number of physical symptoms as well as psychological difficulty. The breasts are very important for the psychological well-being of women, which might be affected negatively through breast size and shape distortions. Self-body di...

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Published in:Journal of plastic, reconstructive & aesthetic surgery reconstructive & aesthetic surgery, 2016-10, Vol.69 (10), p.1335-1339
Main Authors: Emami, Abolhasan, MD, Sobhani, Roohollah, MD
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adaptation, Psychological - physiology
Adult
Body Mass Index
Breast - abnormalities
Breast - pathology
Breast - physiopathology
Breast - surgery
Female
Humans
Hypertrophy - diagnosis
Hypertrophy - physiopathology
Hypertrophy - psychology
Hypertrophy - surgery
Iran
Macromastia
Male
Mammaplasty - methods
Mammaplasty - psychology
Patient Satisfaction
Plastic Surgery
Postoperative Period
Reduction mammaplasty
Retrospective Studies
Sexual Behavior - physiology
Sexual Behavior - psychology
Sexuality
Treatment Outcome
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Summary:Abstract Aim of study Women with breast hypertrophy often experience a number of physical symptoms as well as psychological difficulty. The breasts are very important for the psychological well-being of women, which might be affected negatively through breast size and shape distortions. Self-body dissatisfaction and, in this background, the breasts can lead to low levels of self-confidence and self-esteem, which might affect sexuality. Materials and Methods 35 women with macromastia and their partners were evaluated for their sexual function as well as surgery satisfaction before and 6 months following reduction mammaplasty. Physical status and sexual satisfaction was assessed using questionnaire. In addition, sexual function of the women and their partners were evaluated using the Index of Female Sexual Function (IFSF) and the International Index of Erectile Function (IIEF). Result There was a significant improvement in the mean IFSF and IIEF scores after surgery in both patients and their partners. In addition patients expressed high levels of satisfaction with results of surgery in physical and psychological scores. Conclusion reduction breast surgery has a positive impact on the health status and psychological functions as well as sexual activity of patients and their partners.
ISSN:1748-6815
1878-0539
DOI:10.1016/j.bjps.2016.07.018