Condition 1: Constipation. Condition 2: Sexual dysfunction. Constipation Sexual dysfunction, not caused by organic disorder or disease
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: The intervention group will receive herbal mixture capsules (including Cloves, Anise, Fennel, Green Raisins, Manna, Violet, Yellow Hill, Senate and Gland) twice a day (before lunch and
Treatment - Drugs
The intervention group will receive herbal mixture capsules (including Cloves, Anise, Fennel, Green Raisins, Manna, Violet, Yellow Hill, Senate and Gland) twice a day (before lunch and before dinner)
The control group will receive placebo capsules containing wheat flour for two times a day (before lunch and before dinner) and each time two capsules.
Sponsors
Vice chancellor for research, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
40 Years to 60 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Inclusion criteria: Postmenopausal women with chronic constipation according to the Rome 3 criteria; Ages between 40 and 60 years old; No allergy to herbal ingredients used in the study; Married women that are living with their partners; Having literacy for reading and writing; Having telephone number; Having willingness to participate in the study Exclusion criteria: Suffering from metabolic disease causing constipation (hypothyroidism, hyperparathyroidism and diabetes); Suffering from neuromuscular disease (multiple sclerosis, stroke, Parkinson); Suffering from diarrhea; use of medications such as opioids, antidepressants, calcium channel blockers, ibuprofen , anticonvulsants, diuretics and iron and calcium supplements; Suffering from digestive system diseases including colorectal cancer, inflammation and narrowing of the digestive system; Use of medications to relieve constipation for a week prior to the study, Hormone therapy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria:
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Chronic constipation. Timepoint: Every week. Method of measurement: Questionnaire based on Rome 3 criteria including sequence of bowel movements, stool consistency, straining during defecation, feeling of incomplete evacuation during defecation, feeling of blockage disposal and the need to manipulate to facilitate defecation.;Female sexual function. Timepoint: Before and four weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Female Sexual Function Index. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Constipation symptom. Timepoint: At the end of the second and fourth week after intervention. Method of measurement: Patient Assessment of Constipation Symptom Questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactParia Eliasvandi
Faculty of Nursing & Midwifery, Tabriz University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed