Comparison of the Effects of Elaeagnus angustifolia Flower Capsule and Sildenafil Citrate Tablet on Anxiety Resulting From Sexual Dysfunction in Women Referring to the Selected Clinics of Shiraz University of Medical Sciences

Sanaz Zeinalzadeh, Marzieh Akbarzadeh, Abdolali Mohagheghzadeh, Pouya Faridi, Mehrab Sayadi
Journal of evidence-based complementary & alternative medicine · 2015 · vol. 21(3) , pp. 186–193 · doi:10.1177/2156587215595777 · PMID:26224722 · W2261386515
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This study compared Elaeagnus angustifolia and sildenafil citrate for treating anxiety in women with hypoactive sexual desire disorder, finding that both interventions significantly reduced state and trait anxiety scores.

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Dissatisfaction from sexual relationships can result in deprivation as well as problems, such as depression, anxiety, and destruction of family's mental health. One hundred twenty-five women (18 to 40 years) who suffered from hypoactive sexual desire disorder were divided into Elaeagnus angustifolia flower (4.5 g g daily for 35 days), sildenafil citrate tablet (50 mg for 4 weeks), and control groups. The study data were collected using the Female Sexual Function Index and Spielberger's questionnaire and measurement of thyroid-stimulating hormone and prolactin hormone. In the Elaeagnus angustifolia group, the mean score of state and trait anxiety decreased after the intervention. In the sildenafil citrate group also, the mean score of state anxiety decreased from 22.15 ± 4.98 to 20.1 ± 5.15 (P = .001) and that of trait anxiety decreased from 23.07 ± 4.44 to 21.55 ± 4.82 (P = .002) after the intervention. Consumption of sildenafil citrate tablet was effective in reduction of the mean score of anxiety resulting from sexual dysfunction.

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Elaeagnaceae Plant Extracts Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Sildenafil Citrate Adult Elaeagnaceae Female Flowers Flowers Humans Patient Satisfaction Plant Extracts Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Sexual Dysfunction, Physiological Sildenafil Citrate Tablets Treatment Outcome Young Adult

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