Request for operative reduction of the labia minora; a proposal for a practical guideline for gynecologists
- 1 January 2008
- journal article
- Published by Taylor & Francis Ltd in Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology
- Vol. 29 (4), 230-234
- https://doi.org/10.1080/01674820802291942
Abstract
The increase in women's request for labia reduction surgery raises medical and ethical dilemmas for the gynecological surgeon. A bio-psycho-social approach is suggested; the problem is put forward from the perspective of the medical ethical principles and a practical guideline is proposed.Keywords
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