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Sexual function following reduction mammoplasty: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
Mahdiye Taheri1, Zahra Ghorbani2, Fatemeh Alavi-Arjas3
1Department of Midwifery and Reproductive Health, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Iran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, 88201978, Iran.
The Journal of Sexual Medicine
|April 28, 2026
Summary
Reduction mammoplasty (RM) can enhance female sexual function. This meta-analysis of 13 studies found significant improvements in sexual function following the procedure, though further research is recommended.
Area of Science:
- Plastic Surgery
- Sexual Health
- Aesthetic Medicine
Background:
- Reduction mammoplasty (RM) is a common cosmetic surgery procedure.
- Breasts are often linked to femininity and sexual identity.
- Patients frequently undergo RM seeking improved sexual experiences.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the effect of reduction mammoplasty on postoperative sexual function.
- To synthesize existing research on RM and sexual outcomes.
Main Methods:
- A systematic literature search was conducted up to April 2025.
- A meta-analysis of 13 eligible studies (676 participants) was performed.
- A random-effects model was used to pool data on sexual function scores.
Main Results:
- Nine out of 13 studies reported significant improvements in sexual function post-RM.
- Four studies found no significant changes in sexual function.
- Meta-analysis of 8 studies indicated a 13.27% average increase in sexual function scores.
Conclusions:
- Reduction mammoplasty is associated with improved female sexual function.
- Further high-quality research is necessary to corroborate these findings.
- Limitations of current studies necessitate cautious interpretation.
