Physical Activity and Sexuality After Reduction Mammaplasty

Satisfaction, Physical Activity and Sexuality Outcomes in Breast Reduction Patients

This prospective controlled trial was designed to determine whether breast reduction may influence physical activity and sexuality of breast hypertrophy women.

Breast hypertrophy is a frequent condition among women; reduction mammaplasty is one of the most performed procedures in plastic surgery.Previous studies have demonstrated that breast hypertrophy is associated to back pain, and patients often complain about physical limitations due to this condition, as well as sexual impairment. Thus, this trial was designed to test the hypothesis that reduction mammaplasty may improve physical and sexual performance of breast hypertrophy patients,and patients'satisfaction with the results of the operation. Three validated tools were used: the International Physical Activity Questionnaire (IPAQ), the Female Sexual Quotient and the Breast Evaluation Questionnaire.

Inclusion Criteria:

• breast hypertrophy
• candidate to reduction mammaplasty
• body mass index under 30Kg/m2
• women with sexual activity

Exclusion Criteria:

• pregnancy, delivery or breast feeding during the last 12 months
• body mass index over 30Kg/m2
• breast cancer history
• previous breast surgery
• smoking