The use of aromatic oils in sitz baths plays an important role in recovery and the relief of postoperative pain. 91][12][13][14] Owing to these ABSTRACTAim: This study will examine the use of warm sitz baths with menthol oil as a non-pharmacological method of pain control after hemorrhoidectomy.To determine the effect of warm sitz baths with menthol oil on pain after hemorrhoidectomy.Method: This interventional study was conducted with inpatients of a general surgery ward between June 2018 and September 2019.The study sample of 64 patients was divided into two groups: an intervention group (n=32) and a control group (n=32).Patients were given a warm (30-40 °C) sitz bath at three time points: four hours after surgery, after the first defecation, and after 18 hours.Menthol oil was added to the intervention group's bathwater.Data were collected using a patient information form and a numerical rating scale to assess pain level.Pain intensity before and after first defecation was evaluated in both groups prior to and following the sitz bath.Results: It was found that the pain intensity of both groups decreased significantly after the sitz bath compared with before the bath (p<0.05).Although there was no significant difference when the two groups were compared, the pain level of the intervention group was lower than in the control group (p>0.05). Conclusion:The results show that warm sitz baths with or without menthol oil decrease patients' pain levels when used after hemorrhoidectomy.