IRCT2015100324322N1 IRCT 2016-07-08 Research Committee, Ahvaz Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences, Ahvaz, Iran Efficacy of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Sexual function and satisfaction among post-menopausal women Efficacy of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Sexual function and satisfaction among post-menopausal women 2015-06-22 anticipated 4 Complete https://irct.ir/trial/20553 interventional Randomization: N/A, Blinding: Not blinded, Placebo: Not used, Assignment: Single, Purpose: Treatment. N/A Menopause sexual dysfunction. Single case( multiple baseline), intervention will be held 8 sessions of 90 minutes according to researcher-made protocol based on cognitive behavioral therapy for every four participants held weekly.. Efficacy of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on Sexual function and satisfaction among post-menopausal women<br /> Abstract<br /> Background and aim: Menopause is one of the factors that can affect sexual function. Many postmenopausal women suffer from sexual dysfunction at this time. The purpose of the present study was the impact of Cognitive Behavior Therapy on sexual function and satisfaction of post-menopausal women. <br /> Methods: This study was a single-case design (multiple baselines) according to the cognitive behavior therapy. The study samples were 4 post-menopausal women aged 45 to 65. To gather the data a demographic questionnaire, Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and Index of Sexual Satisfaction (ISS) were used. Cognitive behavior therapy was administered for 8 weeks, with one session per week. In order to follow up, all women re-evaluated two months after treatment, every 20 days.<br /> Results: The result of this study demonstrated that the score of desire, sexual arousal, vaginal moisture, orgasm and sexual function and satisfaction increased significantly in women in the interventional program. Also the score of pain decreased significantly (except for participant No 3). These results were the same at the end of study and after follow-up. <br /> Conclusion: Based on the findings of the present study, that cognitive behavioral therapy is an effective program to improve sexual function and satisfaction, among postmenopausal women.<br /> Key Words: menopause, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, sexual function, sexual satisfaction<br />