The management of fear related to vaginal examination
- 1 January 1982
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Taylor & Francis in Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Vol. 1 (3-4) , 99-102
- https://doi.org/10.3109/01674828209081236
Abstract
A treatment approach is presented for the management of fear associated with vaginal examination. A combination of relaxation training, imaginal and in vivo desensitization, and cognitive restructuring exercises, was effective in overcoming the phobic anxiety. After treatment, the patient was able to undergo regular clinic examinations, with progress maintained at 12-month follow up.Keywords
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