The Effect of Acupressure at the Sp6 and Liv3 Points on Improving‬Women’S‬Sexual‬Function‬And‬Quality‬Of‬ Sexual Life: A Randomized Controlled Trial Publisher



Pourmehdi M¹ ; Maasoumi R² ; Tayebi N³ ; Sabetghadam S⁴ ; Haerimehrizi AA⁵ Show Affiliations
Source: Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility Published:2024

Abstract

Introduction: There are various approaches to improving sexual function and quality of sexual life of women, but there are few studies on complementary medicine. The present study was conducted with aim to determine the effect of acupressure on Sp6 and Liv3 points on improving sexual function and the quality of sexual life of women. Methods: In this randomized controlled trial study conducted in 2019, 126 eligible women referring to the selected health centers of Tehran University of Medical Sciences were included. Acupressure was performed for 8 weeks. Data were collected using a demographic questionnaire, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI), and the Female Sexual Quality of Life questionnaire (SQOL-F). The outcome variables were evaluated before, immediately, and 4 weeks after the intervention. Data analysis was done by SPSS software (version 25) and paired t-test, chi-square test, and repeated measurement. P<0.05 was considered significant. Results: The results of the analysis of variance test with repeated measurements showed that immediately and 4 weeks after the intervention, the mean score of the total sexual function and its dimensions other than pain during intercourse had a statistically significant difference in the intervention group compared to the control group (p<0.05). The mean score of the total quality of sexual life and its dimensions did not have a statistically significant difference between the two groups (p=0.303). Conclusion: The results show the effectiveness of acupressure at two points Sp6 and Liv3 on women's sexual performance. It is suggested to conduct more studies to develop the generalizability of the results. © 2024, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences. All rights reserved.