Menstruation phobia treated by cognitive correction: a case report.
The management of a case of cessation of menstruation in which differing beliefs and expectations between the patient and psychiatrist led to a diagnosis of phobia of menstruation is described. The treatment was purely cognitive. The problems were acknowledged and clarified. A reorientation was achieved that increased self-efficacy and made the return of menstruation acceptable.
Shaw
J
J
Department of Psychiatry, University of Melbourne.
D000293:Adolescent; D000568:Amenorrhea / Q000523:psychology; D000856:Anorexia Nervosa / Q000628:therapy; D001294:Attitude to Health; D015928:Cognitive Behavioral Therapy / Q000379:methods*; D004038:Diet, Reducing / Q000523:psychology; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D008598:Menstruation / Q000523:psychology*; D010698:Phobic Disorders / Q000523:psychology / Q000628:therapy*