فهرست مطالب زهرا درویش مفرد کاشانی

 Uterus is an important body organ in women responsible for purifying blood and carrying fetus. In Traditional Iranian Medicine (TIM), identifying the uterine temperament (mizaj) is necessary for prevention, diagnosis and treatment of this organ’s diseases. Many gynecological disorders in TIM including infertility, oligomenorrhea, amenorrhea, hypermenorrhea, vaginitis, cervicitis, urinary incontinence and pelvic pain are related to uterine distemperament (Su-e mizaj). Therefore, their appropriate treatment depends on the correct diagnosis and treatment of uterine distemperament. Criteria for uterine distemperament in TIM resources are qualitative with no method for precise measurement of its symptoms. This study aims to develop a standard diagnostic protocol of uterine temperament and distemperament for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes.

 This is a qualitative study using hybrid concept analysis including three phases: theoretical, fieldwork, and final analytical. In the theoretical phase, TIM resources were reviewed. In the fieldwork phase, experts in TIM and patients were interviewed to extract concepts related to uterine temperaments and distemperaments.

 In the final analytical phase, major and minor criteria for determination of uterine temperament were presented. Then, we had a several meetings with a panel of experts in TIM in order to design the protocol which led to the development of a standard diagnostic protocol of warm and cold uterine temperament/distemperament.

 The proposed protocol is an important step towards harmonizing the methods of diagnosis and treatment in TIM, and can be used for treatment or research purposes.

Background and Purpose:

Sexual function is one of the important components of quality of life, and its disorder can cause damage to interpersonal communication, emotional health and self-esteem. Significant prevalence of sexual dysfunction and its complications make it necessary to take advantage of the views of other medical schools. Persian medicine, as a holistic medicine, has its own views on the diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction. The present study addresses the causes of decreased women's libido and their treatment in Persian medicine.

Methods and Materials:

In this narrative review, valid texts of Persian medicine, focusing on the Canon of Medicine, about decreased libido were reviewed and compared the views of conventional medicine in this field.

Persian medicine considers the health of the main organs (heart, brain, liver, and gonads) as a primary and important reason a healthy sexual function. Their reinforcement is also a priority in the treatment.
The etiology of female sexual dysfunction is complicated and multifactorial; it is the result of the interaction of the physiological (biological), psychological and sociological factors. As a primary cause, psychological factors are more important than the other factors. Persian medicine attributes psychological problems to the weakness of the mental and cardiac stamina. It seems that this point may confirm the view of Persian medicine in prioritizing the main organs in diagnosis and treatment of sexual dysfunction.

This study aims to open new windows in dealing with sexual dysfunction by presenting the diagnostic and therapeutic views of Persian medicine in this disorder and pave the way for clinical research in this area in order to provide practical solutions.

The sexual health is a major factor in the stability of marriage. High prevalence of sexual dysfunction and an undeniable effect on individual diseases, family conflicts and social problems, which led to the increase of divorce in the society therefore prevention of these disorders, is necessary. Iranian traditional medicine as a holistic medicine has specific recommendation in this area. The purpose of this study is to evaluate sexual health opinion from the perspective of traditional medicine in Iran.
In this narrative-descriptive study, authentic texts of traditional medicine, such as "Kamelossanaeh", Canon of Ibn-Sina, Hefzol-sehhe Naseri ... were searched in sex problems with the key words "Bah", "intercourse" and "Mobahi" and then sexual health measures as classified has been provided.
The studies of traditional medicine in the field of sexual health show the important relationship between normal sexual activity and mental and physical health, and correct sexual activity lead to an increase in the physical force and resolved mental illness. Sexual recommendations are including sexual intercourse only with a real desire and in proper time and avoid intercourse in improper time. Other recommendation in this area is the appropriate amount of cohabitation due to the strength of the body, age, season, sex and also use of effective composition for the sexual enhancement.
Discussion & Iranian traditional medicine sexual health education can be an effective step to improve public health and family strength and reduce the incidence of divorce as a social problem.