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Comparison of the effect of sex counseling based on the GES model and the PLISSIT model on the sexual problems of menopausal women

Comparison of the effectiveness of sex counseling based on the GES (good enough sex) model and PLISSIT ( permission, limited information, specific suggestions, and intensive therapy) model on the sexual problems of menopausal women: A controlled trial study

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
IRCT
Registry ID
IRCT20200122046228N4
Enrollment
108
Registered
2023-04-26
Start date
2023-04-04
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2023-11-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

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

Interventions

Intervention 1: Intervention first group: in this group, women will receive sexual counseling in 4 sessions, 60 minutes, once a week, based on the concepts of the GES treatment model in a group (maxim

Sponsors

Babol University of Medical Sciences
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
Female
Age
45 Years to 60 Years

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Informed written consent to participate in the study Complete cessation of menstruation in the last 12 months without the use of drugs or surgery Literacy of reading and writing Spouse's availability in the last 4 weeks and having sex Scoring less than 28 on the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) Having documents in health-care centers in Uromiyeh city Married women between 45 to 60 years old Being monogamy

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Having known physical and mental illnesses according to self-report and constant use of medicine under the supervision of a doctor Taking drugs that affect sexual function (Sildenafil, antidepressants, antihistamines, diazepam, barbiturates, amphetamines, antihypertensive drugs, cocaine, etc.) Addiction or habitual consumption of alcohol by women Participating in other similar studies Occurrence of an unpleasant event during the 3 months before the study (death or serious illness of close relatives

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
Female sexual function. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and two months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: The 19-question scale of the Female Sexual Performance Index (FSFI) is used to evaluate sexual performance.;Sexual satisfaction. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and two months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: Larson's 25-question sexual satisfaction scale will be used to evaluate sexual satisfaction.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
Quality of sexual life. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and two months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: To evaluate the quality of sexual life, the 18-question questionnaire of the quality of sexual life of women (SQOL-F) will be used.;Sexual intimacy. Timepoint: Before the start of the intervention and two months after the end of the intervention. Method of measurement: To evaluate sexual intimacy, the 30-question sexual intimacy scale will be used.

Countries

Iran (Islamic Republic of)

Contacts

Public ContactFatemeh Nasiri Amiri

Babol University of Medical Sciences

nasiri_fa@yahoo.com+98 11 3219 0597

Outcome results

None listed

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