The Effect of Tribulus Terrestris on Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review
Introduction: Female sexual dysfunction is a global common problem. Tribulus terrestris has long been used to treat infertility, impotence and low sexual desire. Studies assessing the effect of Tribulus terrestris on female sexual dysfunction have reported contradictory findings. Thus, the present s...
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| author | Nahid Alsadat Hosseini Maryam Dehshiri Nahid Ramezani Jolfaie Amin Salehi Abargouei |
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| description | Introduction: Female sexual dysfunction is a global common problem. Tribulus terrestris has long been used to treat infertility, impotence and low sexual desire. Studies assessing the effect of Tribulus terrestris on female sexual dysfunction have reported contradictory findings. Thus, the present study was performed with the aim of systematically reviewing articles on the effect of Tribulus terrestris on female sexual dysfunction to facilitate decisions regarding the use of Tribulus terrestris in this regard.
Methods: In this review article, to find the related studies, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Magiran, SID and Google Scholar databases were searched using the keywords "Tribulus" or "Zygophyllaceae" without limitations on language, time and location until December 2021. Two authors extracted articles'' information independently. Eligible studies were evaluated using the Cochrane collaboration quality assessment instrument.
Results: A total of 1367 papers were retrieved using the search strategy. Six papers were eligible to enter the study. The data showed that Tribulus terrestris improved some of the factors associated with sexual dysfunction in childbearing and menopausal women. In three studies, testosterone levels were evaluated, and the findings indicated an increase in free testosterone levels in postmenopausal women.
Conclusion: Consumption of Tribulus terrestris is effective on improving sexual dysfunction in women. Although, due to the limited number of studies, the final decision on the use of this plant in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction requires more accurate and careful investigations. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-a0cd57c49fc9445395b683e767e312e42022-12-22T02:38:46ZfasMashhad University of Medical SciencesMajallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān1680-29932008-23632022-06-012549610910.22038/ijogi.2022.2071920719The Effect of Tribulus Terrestris on Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic ReviewNahid Alsadat Hosseini0Maryam Dehshiri1Nahid Ramezani Jolfaie2Amin Salehi Abargouei3M.Sc. of Geriatric Nursing, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.M.Sc. student of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Rafsanjan University of Medical Sciences, Rafsanjan, Iran.PhD of Nutrition Sciences, Department of Community Medicine, School of Public Health, Hormozgan University of Medical Sciences, Bandar Abbas, Iran.PhD of Nutrition Sciences, Nutrition and Food Security Research Center, School of Public Health, Yazd Shahid Sadoughi University of Medical Sciences, Yazd, Iran.Introduction: Female sexual dysfunction is a global common problem. Tribulus terrestris has long been used to treat infertility, impotence and low sexual desire. Studies assessing the effect of Tribulus terrestris on female sexual dysfunction have reported contradictory findings. Thus, the present study was performed with the aim of systematically reviewing articles on the effect of Tribulus terrestris on female sexual dysfunction to facilitate decisions regarding the use of Tribulus terrestris in this regard. Methods: In this review article, to find the related studies, PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, Magiran, SID and Google Scholar databases were searched using the keywords "Tribulus" or "Zygophyllaceae" without limitations on language, time and location until December 2021. Two authors extracted articles'' information independently. Eligible studies were evaluated using the Cochrane collaboration quality assessment instrument. Results: A total of 1367 papers were retrieved using the search strategy. Six papers were eligible to enter the study. The data showed that Tribulus terrestris improved some of the factors associated with sexual dysfunction in childbearing and menopausal women. In three studies, testosterone levels were evaluated, and the findings indicated an increase in free testosterone levels in postmenopausal women. Conclusion: Consumption of Tribulus terrestris is effective on improving sexual dysfunction in women. Although, due to the limited number of studies, the final decision on the use of this plant in the treatment of female sexual dysfunction requires more accurate and careful investigations.https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_20719_30c1561b448c5468646c4a8ad44287bd.pdfchildbearing agefemale sexual dysfunctionmenopausesystematic reviewtribulus terrestris |
| spellingShingle | Nahid Alsadat Hosseini Maryam Dehshiri Nahid Ramezani Jolfaie Amin Salehi Abargouei The Effect of Tribulus Terrestris on Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review Majallah-i Zanān, Māmā̓ī va Nāzā̓ī-i Īrān childbearing age female sexual dysfunction menopause systematic review tribulus terrestris |
| title | The Effect of Tribulus Terrestris on Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review |
| title_full | The Effect of Tribulus Terrestris on Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | The Effect of Tribulus Terrestris on Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | The Effect of Tribulus Terrestris on Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review |
| title_short | The Effect of Tribulus Terrestris on Female Sexual Dysfunction: A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | effect of tribulus terrestris on female sexual dysfunction a systematic review |
| topic | childbearing age female sexual dysfunction menopause systematic review tribulus terrestris |
| url | https://ijogi.mums.ac.ir/article_20719_30c1561b448c5468646c4a8ad44287bd.pdf |
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