Reduction mammoplasty, self-esteem, and sexual desire: A pre-post intervention study

IF 5.3 1区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology Pub Date : 2024-06-21 DOI:10.1016/j.ijchp.2024.100477

Ana Isabel Berenguel-Pérez , Alda Elena Cortés-Rodríguez

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Abstract

Background/objective

Sexuality plays a significant role in social relationships and overall development. For women, the breasts hold considerable importance in sexual expression. Deviation from societal norms regarding breast size can lead to mental and sexual health issues. This study aimed to examine the impact of breast reduction surgery on self-esteem, body image, and sexual desire in women undergoing the procedure.

Methods

A descriptive correlational study was conducted, involving 50 women who underwent reduction mammoplasty.

Results

Regarding pre- and post-surgical measurements, breast reduction surgery was associated with improvements in body image perception, as indicated by the BREASTQ reduction module, and both dyadic and solitary sexual desire. However, self-esteem remained unaffected by the intervention. Correlational analysis demonstrated a positive relationship between psychosocial well-being and other dimensions of body image, as well as sexual desire. Sexual well-being also correlated with breast and nipple satisfaction, along with dyadic sexual desire. Notably, age and self-esteem did not exhibit significant correlations with the variables studied.

Conclusion

These findings suggest that breast reduction surgery can improve body image and sexual desire in women, but further research is needed to explore the long-term effects and the specific factors that contribute to these outcomes.

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乳房缩小整形术、自尊和性欲：干预前-干预后研究

背景/目的：性在社会关系和整体发展中发挥着重要作用。对于女性来说，乳房在性表达中占有相当重要的地位。乳房大小偏离社会规范会导致心理和性健康问题。本研究旨在探讨乳房缩小手术对接受该手术的女性的自尊、身体形象和性欲的影响。结果就手术前和手术后的测量结果而言，乳房缩小手术与身体形象感知（如 BREASTQ 缩小模块所示）以及双人和单人性欲的改善有关。然而，自尊心并没有受到干预措施的影响。相关分析表明，社会心理健康与身体形象的其他方面以及性欲之间存在正相关关系。性幸福感也与乳房和乳头的满意度以及夫妻性欲相关。结论：这些研究结果表明，乳房缩小手术可以改善女性的身体形象和性欲，但还需要进一步的研究来探讨其长期效果以及导致这些结果的具体因素。

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International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology PSYCHOLOGY, CLINICAL-

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33 days

期刊介绍： The International Journal of Clinical and Health Psychology is dedicated to publishing manuscripts with a strong emphasis on both basic and applied research, encompassing experimental, clinical, and theoretical contributions that advance the fields of Clinical and Health Psychology. With a focus on four core domains—clinical psychology and psychotherapy, psychopathology, health psychology, and clinical neurosciences—the IJCHP seeks to provide a comprehensive platform for scholarly discourse and innovation. The journal accepts Original Articles (empirical studies) and Review Articles. Manuscripts submitted to IJCHP should be original and not previously published or under consideration elsewhere. All signing authors must unanimously agree on the submitted version of the manuscript. By submitting their work, authors agree to transfer their copyrights to the Journal for the duration of the editorial process.