Table 3. Comparison of the sexual function domains and vaginal health index (VHI) in two groups of laser treatment and Premarin pre- and post-treatments .
Variable |
Control Group (Premarin),
n=25 |
Intervention Group (CO2 Laser),
n=25 |
P Value a |
Sexual function in 2 groups of laser and Premarin Pre-treatment | |||
Desire | 2.01±0.81 | 2.4±1.05 | 0.15 |
Arousal | 2.17±1.39 | 2.35±1.14 | 0.62 |
Lubrication | 2.29±1.27 | 3.1±1.43 | 0.03 |
Orgasm | 2.57±1.44 | 3.28±1.5 | 0.3 |
Satisfaction | 3.13±1.1 | 3.48±1.28 | 0.3 |
Dyspareunia | 2.57±1.81 | 2.54±1. 63 | 0.94 |
FSFI | 14.76±6.06 | 17.17±6.44 | 0.18 |
VHI | 14.96±3.72 | 14.16±2. 35 | 0.37 |
Sexual function in 2 groups of laser and Premarin post-treatment | |||
Desire | 2.59±0.7 | 3.48±0.94 | <0.001 |
Arousal | 2.86±1.12 | 3.62±1.02 | 0.016 |
Lubrication | 3±0.83 | 3.09±0.61 | 0.73 |
Orgasm | 4.68±0.86 | 4.67±0.82 | 0.99 |
Satisfaction | 3.36±0.98 | 4.2±1.15 | 0.008 |
Dyspareunia | 3.69±0. 86 | 4.4±0.88 | 0.007 |
FSFI | 18.97±4. 54 | 23.16±4.87 | 0.003 |
VHI | 17.96±4.05 | 17.36±2.61 | 0.53 |
aIndependent-samples t test.