The Herb Tribulus terrestris Extract Helps in the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction
Abstract
This is a qualitative-quantitative study based on hospital
records of female patients of reproductive age, presenting sexual dysfunction,
and treated with 250 mg Tribulus terrestris extract (1 tablet thrice daily for
90 days). Safety monitoring included vital signs, physical examination,
laboratory tests, and occurrence of adverse events.
Efficacy analysis included results of the Female Sexual
Function Index (FSFI),dehydroepiandrosterone (DHEA) levels together with total
and free testosterone, and the patient and physician assessments. There was a
statistically significant improvement in total FSFI scores post-treatment, with improvement among 106 (88.33%) subjects. There was a
statistically significant (P < 0.0001) increase in the level of DHEA, while
the levels of both serum testosterone (P = 0.284) and free testosterone
decreased (P < 0.0001).
Most adverse events recorded were related to the
gastrointestinal tract. Physical examination showed no significant changes
post-treatment.
Based on the results, it is concluded that the T. terrestris
extract is safe and effective in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction.
Gama CR1, Clinical
Assessment of Tribulus terrestris Extract in the Treatment of Female Sexual Dysfunction.
Clin Med Insights Womens Health. 2014 Dec 22;7:45-50
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