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BMC Womens Health August 2023 PMID 37612717

Effect of Salvia officinalis scent on postmenopausal women's sexual function and satisfaction: a randomized controlled trial.

Sousan Heydarpour, Foruzan Sharifipour, Fateme Heydarpour

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The overall discussions reflect a supportive attitude toward the study, with examples like mentions of sage scent improving sexual function, and links to interviews on related topics. The tone is mostly positive and straightforward, indicating awareness of the findings without extensive critique or detailed analysis.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most posts generally support the findings of the publication, emphasizing the positive impact of sage aromatherapy on sexual satisfaction for postmenopausal women.

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Discussions show moderate interest, with some posts referencing further information, such as interviews and related topics like essential oils and hormones.

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Engagement appears neutral; posts echo the main findings but do not dive deeply into methodology or implications.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions recognize the potential benefits of sage aromatherapy, suggesting a modest but noteworthy impact on sexual health practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The study investigated whether inhaling Salvia officinalis (sage) essential oil could improve sexual function and satisfaction in postmenopausal women, as an alternative to hormone therapy, and found significant improvements after 6 weeks of use.
  • It was a double-blind randomized controlled trial with 64 women divided into an intervention group (receiving sage oil) and a control group (receiving almond oil), with sexual health assessed before and after the treatment period.
  • Results showed that women who inhaled sage experienced notably higher scores in sexual function and satisfaction compared to the control group, suggesting that sage aromatherapy could be a helpful way to address sexual issues post-menopause.]
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Aromatherapy with sage improves the sexual function and satisfaction of postmenopausal women and does not have any side effects, finds a study published in BMCWomensHealth https://t.co/lqgHx3BMTp

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Dr. LoBisco
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The scent of sage oil improved sexual function and satisfaction in study with postmenopausal women as compared to controls: https://t.co/5RIabZXcVu Learn more about #essentialoils and #hormones/#sexualhealth in my interview with Dr. Anna Cabeca: https://t.co/xMDRxueoAb

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Dr. LoBisco
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The scent of sage oil improved sexual function and satisfaction in study with postmenopausal women as compared to controls: https://t.co/5RIabZXcVu Learn more about #essentialoils and #hormones/#sexualhealth in my interview with Dr. Anna Cabeca: https://t.co/xMDRxueoAb

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BMC
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Aromatherapy with sage improves the sexual function and satisfaction of postmenopausal women and does not have any side effects, finds a study published in BMCWomensHealth https://t.co/lqgHx3BMTp

Aug 29, 2023 · 2 likes · 1 share · 75,095 followers View post →
Sage for menopause: Evidence, effectiveness, and recipes
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https://bmcwomenshealth.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12905-023-02605-8; Maggini V, et al. (2023). The different phytochemical profiles ...

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