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Introduction: Dysmenorrhea‌ is a‌ major problem‌ in women's‌ general and ‌individual health. Complications of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in this disease have led to an increase in the tendency to complementary, alternative and herbal remedies. ‌This study was performed with aim to compare the effect of‌ "Ginger-Lavender"‌ capsule with" Mefenamic Acid"‌ on the severity of primary dysmenorrhea. Methods: This triple-blind clinical trial study was conducted in in 2020 on 60 students with a history of primary dysmenorrhea living in the selected dormitories of Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences. The research tools were the questionnaire of menstrual status, demographic and anthropometric characteristics form and pain line. In the intervention group, Ginger-Lavender capsules and in the control group, Mefenamic Acid capsules were prescribed four times daily for 3 days from the onset of menstruation bleeding. Pain intensity was measured during 2 months. Data were analyzed by SPSS software (version 24) and independent t-test,‌ Bonferroni, Fisher, and Analysis of Variance. P

Introduction: Postpartum pain is one of the common postpartum problems that has adverse consequences for both mother and infant. The side effects of chemical drugs have led to the tendency to use herbal medicines to reduce postpartum pain. This study was performed with aim to investigate the effect of Saliva hydrangea capsule on postpartum pain. Methods: This double-blind randomized clinical trial study was performed in 2018 on 100 mothers that 2 hours had passed from their normal vaginal delivery and had severity of moderate to severe postpartum pain based on visual pain scale (VAS). The women were randomly assigned in two groups: Saliva hydrangea+mefenamic acid and placebo+mefenamic acid. The capsules were used every 6 hours. The intensity and duration of pain were recorded before and one hour after the intervention by VAS. Data were analyzed by SPSS software (version 21) and independent- t and paired t-test, Mann-Whitney U test and repeated measures. P

Introduction: It is important to pay attention to the sexual function of women of childbearing age due to long-term conflict with it and its impact on personal health, marital relations and childbearing. The phytoestrogenic effect of the Vitex agnus-castus plant on sexual function of postmenopausal women as well as in limited animal studies has been shown to improve, enhance sexual behavior and hormones, but it has not been studied in women of childbearing age. Therefore, this study was performed with aim to determine the effect of Vitex agnus-castus plant consumption on sexual dysfunction in women of childbearing age. Methods: This double-blind clinical trial study was performed on 102 women referred to Alzahra Women's Clinic of Rasht for doing Pap smears in 2019. Eligible candidates completed the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) questionnaire; if they were placed in the group of sexual dysfunction and then randomly assigned to two groups of Vitex agnus-castus tablet or placebo. FSFI questionnaire was again completed after 4 weeks. Data were analyzed by SPSS software (version 21) and Chi-square, Fisher, Mann-Whitney, Independent-t and paired t-test. P

Background and purpose: Due to the properties of Stevia, it seems that this plant can be effective in reducing oxidative damage consequent to ischemia-reperfusion, and increase the survival of skin flap. This research aimed at investigating the effects of oral extract of stevia on apoptosis and skin flap necrosis in rats. Materials and methods: In this experimental study, Sprague Dawley rats were orally gavaged 25 mg/kg/daily of stevia leaf extract for one week, before or after the removal of flap. One week after surgery, the amount of flap necrosis, the content of malondialdehyde (MDA) in flap tissue, and superoxide dismutase (SOD) activity were measured. Results: Pre-treatment or post-treatment with stevia leaf extract reduced the necrotic area in the flap compared to the control group. It also reduced the MDA content and increased SOD activity. Pre-treatment with stevia leaf extract was found to have a better protective effect than post-treatment in all variables investigated. Conclusion: Current findings confirmed the survival of the flap with oral administration of stevia leaf extract. The beneficial effects of oral extract of stevia leaf can be clinically examined in reducing ischemic flap necrosis before and after surgery.