The effect of nettle capsule on sexual desire and satisfaction. Sexual dysfunction, not caused by organic disorder or disease Sexual dysfunction covers the various ways in which an individual is unable to participate in a sexual relationship as he or she would wish. Sexual response is a psychosomatic process and both
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Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: At least 12 months after the last menstrual period or follicle-stimulating hormone greater than 40IU Sexual satisfaction score less than 75 and depression score less than 21, anxiety score less than 20, stress score less than 26 of DASS-21 questionnaire Menopausal women 65-45 years old Single spouse Have at least once or twice a week of normal vaginal intercourse No chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, fat, etc.) Lack of hormone therapy or consumption of sex hormones during the 8 weeks before the study No smoking and alcohol No abnormal uterine bleeding or spotting Lack of frequent use of other phytoestrogen drugs (soy, red clover, fenugreek, five fingers, fennel) in the past month Do not take drugs that affect sexual function by the wife or spouse Absence of known medical and psychological illnesses affecting the sexual function of oneself or one's spouse Having conscious satisfaction Iranian nationality Resident of Mashhad No history of chemotherapy and pelvic or whole body radiotherapy No history of sexually transmitted diseases, mastectomy, chlorpuraphy
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: Symptoms of drug allergy Taking any medication that affects sexual function during the study Not having sex once a week during the study Taking hormonal drugs or containing phytoestrogens during research Experience unfortunate or stressful events in the wife or her husband while studying Dissatisfaction with continued cooperation Do not take the drug for 3 consecutive times or 4 non-consecutive times
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
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| Sexual desire. Timepoint: Before the study, after the intervention, four weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Halbert Questionnaire (HISA)?This questionnaire consists of 25 questions, which assess the level of sexual desire of the subject. Each item is scored on a Likert scale with 5 degrees. The score range is between 0-100. Higher scores indicate more sexual desire.;Sexual satisfaction. Timepoint: Before the study, after the intervention, four weeks after the intervention. Method of measurement: Larson Questionnaire; The scale considered for the analysis according to the score obtained is between 125-25, so that a score less than 50 means sexual dissatisfaction, 75-51 low satisfaction, 76-100 average satisfaction and more Out of 100, it indicates high sexual satisfaction. In this study, people with a sexual satisfaction score of less than 75 are included in the study. | — |
Countries
Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Contacts
Mashhad University of Medical Sciences