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

Phase 3

Recruiting

Conditions: Postmenopausal Sexual Disorders.
Other sexual disorders

Registration Number: IRCT20191007045010N1

Lead Sponsor: Ahvaz University of Medical Sciences

Brief Summary: Not available

Detailed Description: Not available

Recruitment & Eligibility

Status: Recruiting

Sex: Female

Target Recruitment: 116

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 / d

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

Study & Design

Study Type: interventional

Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
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 Outcome Measures