On day zero, the Profile of Mood States Second Edition (POMS 2) questionnaire was used to assess various mood states of the participants to establish a baseline; sexual behavior was assessed using the Derogates Interview for Sexual Functioning (DISF-SR) to determine baseline; and a hand grip strength dynamometer was utilized to assess baseline grip strength.
Sexual function was evaluated using the validated questionnaires, the Female Sexual Function Index (FSFI) and the Derogatis Interview for Sexual Functioning-Self Report (DISF-SR).