Results
hypothyroidism, Pain
HYPOTHYROIDISM
In this study, 66 reproductive-aged women with hypothyroidism were recruited and divided into intervention (n = 33) and control (n = 33) groups. (Fig. 
Flowchart of the progress through the phases of the trialBefore the treatment, the difference between the case and control groups in terms of the mean of Age (year), Body Mass index (Kg/m
Comparison of demographic-obstetric characteristics of women with hypothyroidism in case and control groups*: Independent t-test, **: Chi-square testBased on the results this study, it was found that the mean scores of sexual function before, immediately after, and 4 weeks after completion of cognitive-behavioral therapy program were statistically significant in the CBT group (p < 0.05), but there was no significant difference between the mean scores of sexual function in the control group, before, immediately after, and 4 weeks after the start the intervention (p < 0.05).Also, the results showed that the difference between the case and control groups in terms of the mean total scores of sexual function and its dimensions (Desire, Arousal, Lubrication, Satisfaction, Orgasm and Pain) before the intervention was not significant (p > 0.05), but immediately and 4 after completion of intervention, this differences were statistically significant (p < 0.05) (Table 
Comparison of mean and standard deviation of sexual function and its dimensions in case and control groups before and after cognitive-behavioral therapy#Post-treatment: Immediately after completion treatment; $Follow-up: 4 weeks after completion of treatment*: Independent t-test, **: Repeated measures analysis of variance; &Effect Size d Cohen
Changes in total sexual function score before and after the treatment in case and control groups*Post-treatment: Immediately after completion treatment; **Follow-up: 4 weeks after completion of treatment
The comparison of Mean of 6 independent domains of the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) in case and control groups*Post-treatment: Immediately after completion treatment; **Follow-up: 4 weeks after completion of treatment