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Request for operative reduction of the labia minora; a proposal for a practical guideline for gynecologists

2008; Informa; Volume: 29; Issue: 4 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1080/01674820802291942

1743-8942

K. Marieke Paarlberg, Philomeen Th. M. Weijenborg,

Feminism, Gender, and Sexuality Studies

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.