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The effect of Zinc supplementation on sexual satisfaction, sexual function and testosterone level in postmenopausal women

The effect of Zinc supplementation on sexual satisfaction, sexual function and testosterone level in postmenopausal women

Status
Recruiting
Phases
Phase 3
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20191007045010N1
Enrollment
116
Registered
2019-11-27
Start date
2019-10-07
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2019-12-17

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Conditions

Postmenopausal Sexual Disorders. Other sexual disorders

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention group:intake of Zink Sulfate capsule 110 mg Alhavi Pharmaceutical Company daily for 42 days. Intervention 2: Control group:Intake placebo daily for 42 days.

Sponsors

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
49 Years to No maximum

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Married women At least one year and a maximum of 5 years since the last menstrual period Minimum literacy 49 years and up People whose FSFI score is <26.5 Those who achieved according ton Larsson questionnaire of sexual dissatisfaction (score of 50 and below), low sexual satisfaction (score of 51-75) People whose fasting plasma zinc is less than 62 micrograms / dL

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having at least one known chronic illness Current experience of mental disorders and depression in the sample of the researcher and his wife Addiction, alcohol abuse and smoking Drugs affecting sexual function Those who use replacement hormones

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Sexual Function: A set of sexual responses and reactions including sexual desire, satisfaction, vaginal lubrication, orgasm and pain in sexual intercourse with the spouse, which is determined by the Sexual Function Index Questionnaire with a FSFI score greater than or equal to 26.5 Desirable Sexual Function and FSFI score less than 26.5 is considered sexual dysfunction and people with FSFI score less than 26.5 are included in the study. Timepoint: Day zero and 43. Method of measurement: FSFI questionnaire.;Sexual satisfaction: means the objective feelings of satisfaction, satisfaction, and enjoyment experienced by a spouse when considering all aspects of their marriage. Persons who, according to the Larsson Questionnaire of Sexual dissatisfaction (score 50 and below), low sexual satisfaction (score51-75) they enter the study. Timepoint: Day zero and 43. Method of measurement: Larson questionnaire.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Testosterone levels. Timepoint: Before the study and day 43. Method of measurement: The radioimmunoassay method.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactLeila Mazaheri nia

Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

Leylimzn@gmail.com+98 61 5332 9401

Outcome results

None listed

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