Labisia pumila (Kacip Fatimah) is a traditional herb commonly used by Malay women during peripartum period to make the process of childbirth easier and also during postpartum period to improve general condition of mother. Earlier research on Labisia pumila showed that it has estrogenic-like effect. This randomized, placebo controlled study was designed to look at the safety profile of Labisia pumila water extract on postmenopausal women. Pre-study screening and assessment was done and if subject is eligible, informed consent taken and baseline investigation was taken including hematological, liver and renal function, chest x-ray, ECG, mammography and pap smear. The study duration was six month and all participants were required to come for visit every two month. During each visit participants were asked regarding any side effects of medication or occurrence of per vaginal bleeding. Vital signs, body mass index and waist hip ratio were measured on every visit. On visit 4 or last visit, all blood investigations, chest x- ray, ECG and pap smear were repeated. As a conclusion we found that Labisia pumila water extract was safe for consumption.

Infertility is defined as inability to conceive after one year of unprotected sexual intercourse. It is associated with substantial level of stress. Studies have reported infertility women at an increased risk of developing sexual dysfunction compared to controls. The aim of the study were to determine the prevalence of anxiety, depression and sexual dysfunction in women seeking infertility treatment. The level of anxiety, depression and female sexual dysfunction were low in women seeking infertility treatment. It appeared that the level of anxiety and depression have not led to clinical impairment. However there were significant correlations between anxiety and depression with female sexual dysfunction. There were also significant difference in depression between different races, education level, income and also duration of marriage.