Comparison of the Effects of Vaginal Royal Jelly and Vaginal Estrogen on Quality of Life, Sexual and Urinary Function in Postmenopausal Women
Introduction: Several causes can disturb the quality of life in postmenopausal women. Stress, urinary incontinence is one of the factors that can influence the quality of life of women, since they evade social activities and limit their behavior. Vulvovaginal disorders adversely impacts sexual a...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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JCDR Research and Publications Private Limited
2016-05-01
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| Series: | Journal of Clinical and Diagnostic Research |
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| Online Access: | https://jcdr.net/articles/PDF/7715/17844_CE(RA1)_F(GH)_PF1(BMAK)_PFA(AK)_PF2(PAG).pdf |
| Summary: | Introduction: Several causes can disturb the quality of life in
postmenopausal women. Stress, urinary incontinence is one of
the factors that can influence the quality of life of women, since
they evade social activities and limit their behavior. Vulvovaginal
disorders adversely impacts sexual action, psychosocial health,
and partner relationships.
Aim: The aim of this study was to examine the therapeutic
properties of vaginal cream of royal jelly and estrogen on
quality of life, sexual and urinary problems in postmenopausal
women.
Materials and Methods: This study was a randomized
controlled clinical trial that was done on 90 married
postmenopausal women 50 to 65-year-old. A total of 90 women
were randomly distributed to three groups and were treated
with vaginal cream of royal jelly 15%, lubricant, and conjugated
estrogens for three months. Before and after intervention, quality
of life and vaginal cytology were evaluated. Data was analysed
by SPSS 16 using ANOVA and Tukey tests.
Results: The results expressed that vaginal royal jelly is
considerably more effective than conjugated estrogens and
lubricant in the improvement of quality of life, sexual and
urinary function in postmenopausal women (p<0.05). Results
of Pap smear showed that improvement of vaginal atrophy
in conjugated estrogens group was better than other groups
(p<0.001), and there was no significant difference between
lubricant and royal jelly groups (p=0.89).
Conclusion: The effectiveness of vaginal royal jelly in treatment
of sexual and urinary problems of postmenopausal women is
related to its estrogenic properties and could be suitable in
promotion of life quality in postmenopausal women. |
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| ISSN: | 2249-782X 0973-709X |