Sampling
hypothyroidism
HYPOTHYROIDISM
Sampling started after receiving the code of ethics by the Ethics Committee of Jundishapur University of Medical Sciences in Ahvaz and registering the study in the Clinical Trials Center of Iran. The researcher attended in selected health centers in the Iranian city of Izeh. The women referred to these centers were selected through purposive sampling. The eligible women with diagnosis of clinical hypothyroidism based on laboratory tests were referred to an internal specialist for definitive diagnosis. Then participants were briefed on the objectives of the study, written consent was obtained from them, and they were assured that their information would remain confidential. Finally, 66 women aged 18 to 45 years diagnosed with clinical hypothyroidism and FSFI Score equal to or less than 26.5 who met the inclusion criteria were included in the study.