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[Psychological consequences in women with symptomatic HPV infection]

Authors :
Zarcone R
Bellini P
Carfora E
Longo M
Edoardo Tartaglia
Monarca M
Vullo G
Source :
Europe PubMed Central
Publication Year :
1998

Abstract

Evaluation of psychological and social aspects of women with diagnosed genital HPV-infection.A retrospective study of 40 women with a diagnosis of HPV-genital infection has been made. INTERVENTIONS AND MEASURES: A questionnaire for gathering information on social life, sexuality and emotional relationship with the partner was submitted to the patients.There is a high percentage of sexual impairments after diagnosis of HPV-infection.HPV infections, as many genital pathologies, lead to problems with sexuality as well as hypochondriac fears.

Details

ISSN :
00264784
Volume :
50
Issue :
6
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Minerva ginecologica
Accession number :
edsair.pmid.dedup....784bae4fe1e70ccd077782e7757f7185