NCT01975649

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

• Status: Completed
• Phase: Phase 4
• Study type: Interventional
• Enrollment: 44 (actual)
• Sponsor: Federal University of Minas Gerais · Academic / Other
• Sex: Female
• Age: 50 Years – 65 Years
• Healthy volunteers: Not accepted

Summary

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.

Detailed 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 .

Conditions

• Menopause
• Sexual Abstinence

Interventions

Type	Name	Description
DRUG	Tribulus Terrestris	patients will use 750 mg/day during 120 days
OTHER	Placebo	patients will use placebo pills with the same shape of the drug

Timeline

• Start date: 2013-06-01
• Primary completion: 2015-04-01
• Completion: 2015-04-01
• First posted: 2013-11-05
• Last updated: 2015-04-03

Locations

1 site across 1 country: Brazil