Effects of Tribulus Terrestris on Sexual Function in Post-menopausal Women

Study of the Effects of Tribulus Terrestris on Sexuality in Postmenopausal Women

Objective: To study the effects of Tribulus terrestris on sexuality in postmenopausal women.

Sexuality is an integral part of every personality, influence thoughts, feelings, actions, integrations, and therefore the physical and mental health. It is estimated that 43% of women have at least one complaint of sexual problem. Disorders of desire and arousal are among the most common problems found in gynecologic practice. Medicinal plants have been used for therapeutic purposes for thousands of years, and aphrodisiac properties described in several plants. Tribulus terrestris is a plant indigenous to India, recommended in the treatment of infertility, low libido and impotence, and its main active ingredient protodioscin (PTN).

Inclusion Criteria:

• Women past menopause, with full autonomy, at least one year of amenorrhea and FSH> 30 mIU / mL.
• Sexually active
• Partner is stable and without sexual difficulties
• Carrier sexual abuse (desire, arousal, orgasm and dyspareunia)

Exclusion Criteria:

• Women on hormone therapy within the preceding 12 months
• Women without sexual activity
• With diabetes mellitus
• Patients with cognitive impairment
• Patients with hormone-dependent tumor
• History of psychiatric illness
• Patients with liver disease
• Patients with kidney disease
• Users of drugs with proven to decrease sexual desire
• Cardivascular disease, renal disease.