Hypnotic Relaxation Therapy and Sexual Function in PostmenopausalWomen: Results of a Randomized Clinical Trial

Sexual dysfunction is a common problem for postmenopausal women. This study, as part of a larger randomized controlled trial, examined the effect of hypnotic relaxation therapy on sexual dysfunction, a secondary study outcome, in postmenopausal women. Sexual function was assessed using the Sexual Ac...

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Published inInternational journal of clinical and experimental hypnosis Vol. 64; no. 2; pp. 213 - 224
Main Authors Johnson, Aimee K., Johnson, Alisa J., Barton, Debra, Elkins, Gary
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published England Routledge 02.04.2016
Taylor & Francis Ltd
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Adult
Aged
Autogenic Training - methods
Clinical trials
Female
Humans
Hypnosis
Menopause
Middle Aged
Psychotherapy
Sexual disorders
Sexual Dysfunctions, Psychological - therapy
Single-Blind Method
Surveys and Questionnaires
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Summary:Sexual dysfunction is a common problem for postmenopausal women. This study, as part of a larger randomized controlled trial, examined the effect of hypnotic relaxation therapy on sexual dysfunction, a secondary study outcome, in postmenopausal women. Sexual function was assessed using the Sexual Activity Questionnaire (SAQ). Significant improvement in sexual pleasure and discomfort were reported following 5 weekly sessions of hypnotic relaxation therapy, compared with those receiving an attention control. Total SAQ scores showed significant improvement in the hypnotic relaxation therapy treatment group while holding baseline SAQ scores constant. Improvements showed a slight increase at the Week 12 follow-up. The results of this analysis provide initial support for the use of hypnotic relaxation therapy to improve sexual function in postmenopausal women.
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ISSN:0020-7144
1744-5183
DOI:10.1080/00207144.2016.1131590