Effects of Tribulus Terrestris in Postmenopausal Women With Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder

Federal University of Minas Gerais

Status and phase

Completed

Phase 4

Conditions

Menopause

Sexual Abstinence

Treatments

Drug: Tribulus Terrestris

Other: Placebo

Study type

Interventional

Funder types

Other

Identifiers

NCT01975649

TTC

245.553C (Other Identifier)

Details and patient eligibility

About

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder ( HSDD ) is very common in postmenopausal women due to a reduction in circulating androgen levels. The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of Tribulus Terrestris in premenopausal women with HSDD.

Full description

Hypoactive Sexual Desire Disorder ( HSDD ) is the most prevalent female sexual dysfunction in society mainly in postmenopausal women, and is strongly linked to the quality of life of women . The androgen hormones decline over age in the premenopausal period, more sharply after menopause. Tribulus terrestris is a plant native to India , recommended in the treatment of infertility , low libido and impotence . Its main active ingredient is the protodioscin , which has been attributed to an increase in testosterone levels and improved sexual function . The aim of this study is to evaluate the effects of Tribulus Terrestris in premenopausal women with HSDD .

Enrollment

44 patients

Sex

Female

Ages

50 to 65 years old

Volunteers

No Healthy Volunteers

Inclusion criteria

at least one year after last menstrual period
with no use of hormonal replacement therapy within the last 3 months
without any medication, drugs or alcohol.
Healthy patients without systemic or psychiatric disease

Exclusion criteria

Patient smoker (10 cigarettes per day).
Patients with blood pressure > 160/90 mm Hg.
Patient with breast or endometrial carcinoma.
Patients with a history of myocardial infarction.
Patient with Diabetes.
Patient with vaginal bleeding from any source.
Patients with hepatic injury.
Patients with active thrombophlebitis or thromboembolic disorders recent
Patients with interpersonal relationship problems with your relationship or partner
Patients with sexual problems from your partner