Journal of psychosomatic obstetrics and gynaecology

This study evaluates group treatment for women suffering from chronic pelvic pain. The concept of group treatment was based on psychosomatic and physio-therapeutical principles and on cognitive and operant behavioral therapy. Each group was…

Levels of anxiety and depression were documented by questionnaire response from a sample of 89 women who were to undergo surgical hysterectomy 3 weeks later. Fifty-four per cent (n = 48) of the sample reported anxiety and 26% (n = 23) repor…

Chronic endometriosis is notoriously difficult to treat and many women become frustrated with their care. We established an Endometriosis Clinic as a co-operative venture between a group of gynecologists and a self-help group, the Endometri…

The objective of the study was to determine whether coitus during menstruation in perimenopausal women is associated with increased menstrual flow defined as either heavier flow, more days of flow, or both. Initial interviews for the Stanfo…

This prospective interview study was conducted to elucidate the psychological, social and sexual consequences of hysterectomy on the women's partners. In addition to the interviews, a check-list of psychological symptoms was used. Twenty-fo…

Conflicting data have been reported on the psychosexual impact of hysterectomy combined with bilateral oophorectomy. Three age-matched, hysterectomized groups of women were investigated: Group A (n = 33): oophorectomized, not receiving estr…