A study on the effect of vaginal aloe vera cream on the sexual function and sexual satisfaction of Post- menopausal wome

Phase 3

• Conditions: Condition 1: sexual function. Condition 2: sexual satisfaction.

• Registration Number: IRCT20240214061006N1
• Lead Sponsor: Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary

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Detailed Description

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Study Timeline

• Results First Posted: 1900-01-01
• Last Update Posted: 6 March 2024

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: Pending
• Sex: Female
• Target Recruitment: 100

Inclusion Criteria

Age 45-65 years
Experience of at least 12 months of amenorrhea
Natural menopause (absence of menopause following surgery, absence of premature menopause (at the age of less than 40))
Postmenopausal women who are in their first 10 years of menopause.
Having a husband and having sex with her
Lack of sexual impotence in the husband (according to the woman)
Having symptoms of vaginal dryness, dyspareunia and itching
Not taking herbal hormonal drugs containing phytoestrogens or hormonal supplements in any form
Being literate in reading and writing
Not using herbal or chemical drugs affecting sexual function
No history of hysterectomy and mastectomy
A maximum of five natural births
Not having genital infections (according to the woman)
BMI less than 30
No stressful event has occurred in the last 6 months (death or illness of close relatives, major change in living situation) in any of the couples.
According to the wife, there are no mental problems (illness under observation or treatment by a doctor) in any of the couples.
Absence of disease affecting sexual function

Exclusion Criteria

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Study & Design

• Study Type: interventional
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Sexual function score in females sexual function index questionnaire. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 4 and 8 weeks after starting to use vaginal aloe vera cream. Method of measurement: females sexual function index questionnaire.;Sexual satisfaction score in Hudson's sexual satisfaction questionnaire. Timepoint: At the beginning of the study and 4 and 8 weeks after starting to use vaginal aloe vera cream. Method of measurement: Hudson's sexual satisfaction questionnaire.