Sexual dysfunction. Sexual dysfunction not due to a substance or known physiological condition
Conditions
Interventions
Intervention 1: Intervention group: Acupressure at point PC6 and sp6 for ten minutes at each point, twice a week for two months. Intervention 2: Control group: Acupressure at placebo point P1 and P2 f
Sponsors
Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
Female
Age
18 Years to 45 Years
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Desire to participate in the study Age 18-45 years Literacy for reading and writing Score less than 20 and diagnose mild to moderate depression on the Hamilton scale 2 hours after the last meal At least 4 weeks of treatment with antidepressant drugs affect sexual function Married and having a sexual partner who is present at least 50% of the month
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Unwillingness to participate in the study Presence of infectious and skin diseases, acute rheumatoid arthritis, wounds or skin infections at the site of acupressure intervention Existence of speech or hearing problems Addiction and alcohol using in person or his partner Sexual problems before taking antidepressants Loss of relatives or friends in the last six months Chronic diseases such as cardiovascular, thyroid, arthritis, diabetes, epilepsy, kidney disorders
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Score of sexual function based on Female sexual function index questionnaire. Timepoint: Before and two months after the intervention. Method of measurement: Female sexual function index questionnaire. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Public ContactSahar Zafari
Yasouj University of Medical Sciences
Outcome results
None listed