Effect of group counseling versus no counseling on the sexual function in postmenopausal women

Effect of group counseling versus no counseling on the sexual function in postmenopausal women: a randomized clinical trial

Status

Recruiting

Phases

Phase 2

Study type

Interventional

Source

IRCT

Registry ID

IRCT20120215009014N236

Enrollment

Registered

2018-09-26

Start date

1990-10-21

Completion date

Unknown

Last updated

2018-10-11

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Conditions

Sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group: Routine care plus group counseling for 60 minutes once a week for 4 weeks. Intervention 2: Control group: Just routine care.

Eligibility

Sex/Gender

Female

Age

40 Years to 65 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Age 40 to 65 years; Natural menopause; Poor sexual function with a score of less than 28; Married; Being literate

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Previous history of group counseling; Early ejaculation or impotence of her spouse; Cardiovascular and Cancer Diseases; Mental illnesses; Opioid addiction; Family disputes; Using hormonal drugs; A history of infertility

Design outcomes

Primary

Measure	Time frame
Assessing sexual function. Timepoint: Before intervention and 4 weeks after intervention. Method of measurement: Using the standard FSFI questionnaire.	—

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactNarges Alavipoor

Hamedan University of Medical Sciences

narges.alavi1983@gmail.com+98 81 3838 0572

Outcome results

None listed

Source: IRCT (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 4, 2026