1. Introduction
digestive disorders, Female sexual dysfunction, anxiety, Since sexual dysfunction, sexual dysfunction, insomnia, depression
MALE SEXUAL DYSFUNCTION, ESTROGEN DEFICIENCY, DIGESTIVE DISORDERS
Female sexual dysfunction is a common distressing problem among about 30 to 50% of women, which could have consequences on the couple's overall relationship [Humulus lupulus L., commonly known as hop, is a plant belonging to the Cannabaceae family, widely grown in Europe, Asia, and North America. Hop has traditionally been used in the brewing industry. Hop also has been known for numerous biological activities, such as sedative, antimicrobial, and estrogenic properties. Hence, hop has been used to relieve insomnia, irritation, anxiety, depression, and digestive disorders [Since sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women may be related to estrogen deficiency, hop, as a natural product with estrogenic properties, may be administrated as a well-tolerated and efficacious treatment for relieving sexual dysfunction. The current study aimed to investigate hop as an alternative to estrogen to treat sexual dysfunction among postmenopausal women.