Abstract |
This triple-blind trial examined the effects of Calendula officinalis vaginal cream on the treatment of vaginal Candidiasis (primary outcome) and sexual function (secondary outcome). Married women aged 18-45 years with vaginal Candidiasis (n = 150) were recruited from April to October 2014 and randomized into Calendula and clotrimazole groups, using 5-g vaginal cream every night for seven nights. Clinical and laboratory assessments were conducted at 10-15 and 30-35 days after intervention and the female sexual function index was assessed at 30-35 days. Six women were lost to follow-up. The frequency of testing negative for Candidiasis in the Calendula group was significantly lower at the first (49% vs. 74%; odds ratio (OR) 0.32; 95% confidence interval (CI) 0.16-0.67) but higher at the second (77% vs. 34%; OR 3.1; 95% CI 1.5-6.2) follow-up compared to the clotrimazole group. The frequency of most signs and symptoms were almost equal in the two groups at the first follow-up, but were significantly lower in the Calendula group at the second follow-up. Sexual function had almost equal significant improvement in both groups. Calendula vaginal cream appears to have been effective in the treatment of vaginal Candidiasis and to have a delayed but greater long-term effect compared to clotrimazole.
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Authors | Elnaz Saffari, Sakineh Mohammad-Alizadeh-Charandabi, Mohammad Adibpour, Mojgan Mirghafourvand, Yousef Javadzadeh |
Journal | Women & health
(Women Health)
2017 Nov-Dec
Vol. 57
Issue 10
Pg. 1145-1160
ISSN: 1541-0331 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 27880086
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Randomized Controlled Trial, Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't)
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Chemical References |
- Plant Extracts
- Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies
- Clotrimazole
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Topics |
- Administration, Intravaginal
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Calendula
(adverse effects)
- Candidiasis, Vulvovaginal
(diagnosis, drug therapy)
- Clotrimazole
(administration & dosage)
- Female
- Humans
- Middle Aged
- Plant Extracts
- Treatment Outcome
- Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies
(administration & dosage)
- Young Adult
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