Sexual Satisfaction and Function in Postmenopausal Women Treated with Herbal Medicines: A Review of Clinical Trials

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Evidence Based Care Journal Pub Date : 2019-07-01 DOI:10.22038/EBCJ.2019.38679.2016

Azin Niazi, M. Moradi

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Abstract

Background: It is widely accepted that lower levels of sexual satisfaction and function are among the common problems in postmenopausal women. Several studies have examined the effect of plants containing phytoestrogens for the prevention and treatment of menopause complications. Aim: The main purpose of this study was to investigate the effect of medicinal plants on the sexual satisfaction and function of postmenopausal women. Method: Related English and Persian articles published between 2000 and December 2018 were searched through the databases of Iran Medex, PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Science Direct. The articles were searched using the keyword of "menopause" through Boolean Operators of AND and OR with keywords of "sexual satisfaction", "sexual function", "herbal supplement", "Review Study in English and Persian ". Results: Of the 87 searched articles, 20 articles were ultimately analyzed with a sample size of 1555 people. Plants of Bindii, Fenugreek, Fennel, Liquorice, Pueraria Mirifica, Ginseng, Red clover, and Aphrodit had positive effects on dyspareunia, as well as sexual satisfaction and function. Date pollen did not affect sexual satisfaction; moreover, Ginkgo biloba capsule had no effect on dyspareunia and sexual satisfaction. Implications for Practice: Medicinal herbs containing phytoestrogens can be considered as a selective treatment for the improvement of dyspareunia and enhancement of the sexual satisfaction and function of postmenopausal women. However, due to the variety of herbs containing phytoestrogens, further studies are needed to determine the effective dose and effects as well as their possible complications.

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中草药治疗绝经后妇女的性满足和性功能:临床试验综述

背景:人们普遍认为，低水平的性满意度和功能是绝经后妇女的常见问题之一。一些研究检查了含有植物雌激素的植物对预防和治疗更年期并发症的作用。目的:探讨药用植物对绝经后妇女性满意度和性功能的影响。方法:通过伊朗Medex、PubMed、EMBASE、Scopus和Science Direct数据库检索2000年至2018年12月发表的相关英文和波斯语文章。以“更年期”为关键词，以“性满足”、“性功能”、“草药补品”、“英文和波斯语综述研究”为关键词，通过与或运算符进行检索。结果:在87篇检索文章中，最终分析了20篇文章，样本量为1555人。甘草、胡芦巴、茴香、甘草、葛根、人参、红三叶草、阿芙罗狄等植物对性交困难、性满足和性功能均有积极影响。枣花粉对性满意度没有影响;此外，银杏叶胶囊对性交困难和性满意度没有影响。对实践的启示:含有植物雌激素的草药可以被认为是一种选择性治疗，用于改善绝经后妇女的性交困难和增强性满意度和性功能。然而，由于含有植物雌激素的草药种类繁多，需要进一步研究以确定其有效剂量和作用以及可能的并发症。

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Evidence Based Care Journal Medicine-Health Policy

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期刊介绍： The Evidence Based Care Journal (EBCJ) is an international, peer reviewed, scientific journal that seeks to promote the development and exchange of knowledge that is directly relevant to all spheres of patient care. The primary aim is to promote a high standard of clinically related scholarship which advances and supports patient care in practice. The Journal also aims to promote the international exchange of ideas and experience that draws from the different cultures in which practice takes place. Further, EBCJ seeks to enrich insight into clinical needs and the implications for patient care intervention and models of service delivery. Emphasis is placed on clinical practicality of research findings and strength of study design. EBCJ is essential reading for anyone involved in healthcare professions, whether clinicians, researchers, educators, managers, policy makers, or students. Contributions are welcomed from other health professionals on issues that have a direct impact on patient care.