The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility

Effect of saffron on happiness of postmenopausal women: a clinical randomized trial

Document Type : Original Article

Authors
Mahboubeh Ghorbani 1
Mahboubeh Tabatabaeichehr 2
Maryam Bagheri 1
Elahe Salari 1
Sakineh Nazari 3
1 Instructor, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran.
2 Instructor, Department of Midwifery, Gerontological Care Research Center, School of Nursing and Midwifery, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran.
3 Instructor, Department of Midwifery, School of Nursing and Midwifery, North Khorasan University of Medical Sciences, Bojnurd, Iran PhD student of Reproductive Health, Student Research Committee, School of Nursing and Midwifery, Shahid Beheshti University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran
10.22038/ijogi.2019.13440
Abstract
Introduction: Happiness decreases during menopause periods due to mental disorders, reduced social activity, marital status and physical diseases. Saffron has joyful effect due to the presence of ingredients such as Crocin and Safranal. This study was conducted with aim to determine the effect of saffron capsule on happiness of postmenopausal women.
Methods: This double-blind, randmized clinical trial study was performed on 67 postmenopausal women in the Imam Reza Women's Clinic in Bojnourd from 2015 to 2017. The subjects were randomly divided into two groups of intervention (30 mg capsule saffron) and control (30 mg placebo capsules). The subjects completed demographic questionnaire, midwifery and Oxford Happiness Inventory before using capsule and 4 weeks after consumption of capsule. Data were analyzed with SPSS software (version 16) and Chi-square, independent t-test and paired T-test. P Results: The mean scores of happiness in saffron group were 45.5 ± 12.9 before consumption and 51.4 ± 12.8 after consumption. The results of paired t-test showed that happiness increased (p<0.001), but in control group, no change was found in happiness before and after the intervention (p = 0.347).
Conclusion: Saffron has joyful property. Since happiness decreases during menopause, saffron is recommended to be used as a supplement in menopause.
Keywords
Happiness
Menopause
Saffron
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The Iranian Journal of Obstetrics, Gynecology and Infertility
Volume 22, Issue 4
June 2019
Pages 11-17