Review, 1975
How does a woman's psychological state affect her gynecological health?
The author suggests that a woman's psychological equilibrium and sense of identity influence her gynecological health, though this is based on clinical observation rather than controlled research.
What they did
The author examined a number of gynecological cases and observed how patients' psychological integration and sense of identity related to their gynecological functioning.
What they found
The author observed that psychological equilibrium and sense of identity appear to support good reproductive function. Women unable to adapt psychologically or struggling with identity and role may develop gynecological symptoms. A sense of psychological harmony appeared to protect women from feeling that symptoms are inevitable biological fate.
What it means for you
There may be a connection between how women feel about themselves emotionally and their gynecological health. The main limitation is that this is a philosophical essay based on selected clinical cases, not systematic research. Findings are from clinical observation only and may reflect the author's perspective rather than objective facts.
About the study
- Original title
- [The woman of today from a psycho-gynecologic perspective]
- Authors
- de Senarclens M
- Journal
- Schweizer Archiv fur Neurologie, Neurochirurgie und Psychiatrie = Archives suisses de neurologie, neurochirurgie et de psychiatrie
- Year
- 1975
- Study design
- Review
- What was tested
- None - clinical observation
- Read the paper
- https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/1241461/
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