Gynäkologische Psychosomatik

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Abstract

Many gynecological and obstetric conditions require psychosomatic psychotherapeutic care. Pregnancy, other threshold situations and critical life events can trigger adaptation problems, which are often accompanied by feelings of guilt, reduced self-esteem and increased anxiety for the women affected. Furthermore, oncological diseases, functional sexual disorders or endometriosis also require women to make gender-specific adjustments. The complaints of chronic pelvic pain, peripartum depression, pregnancy with pre-existing trauma and the unfulfilled desire to have children are presented. Central aspects of psychotherapeutic treatment include appreciation and validation, understanding intrapsychic and/or interpersonal conflicts as well as maladaptive thoughts and behavioral patterns, activation of resources, learning mindfulness and relaxation strategies, psychoeducation and the development of supportive social networks.

Translated title of the contribution
Gynecological psychosomatics

Details

Original languageGerman
Pages (from-to)47–61
Number of pages15
JournalDie Gynäkologie
Volume58
Issue number1
Early online date18 Dec 2024
Publication statusPublished - Jan 2025
Peer-reviewedYes

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Keywords

  • Mental illness, Mental trauma, Pelvic pain, Peripartum period, Unfulfilled desire for children