Aesthetic Gynecology and Mental Health: What Does It Really Mean for Women?
Body image, a complex interplay of perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about one’s physical appearance, has been a subject of extensive research. It is a dynamic construct that evolves throughout a woman’s lifespan, influenced by a multitude of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. F...
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| description | Body image, a complex interplay of perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about one’s physical appearance, has been a subject of extensive research. It is a dynamic construct that evolves throughout a woman’s lifespan, influenced by a multitude of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. From adolescence, marked by the onset of puberty and societal pressures to conform to specific beauty standards, to adulthood and the physical changes associated with aging, women’s body image undergoes significant transformations. Aging is a universal process that affects all organs, including the female genitalia. The vaginal tract undergoes significant atrophy due to declining estrogen levels, particularly during and after menopause. Aesthetic gynecology offers a range of procedures to address both functional and aesthetic concerns related to aging genitalia. Aesthetic gynecology, a burgeoning field within women’s health, provides various procedures aimed at enhancing genital appearance and function. It also helps balance the hormonal and anatomical changes that every woman experiences over time. The goal is to strengthen each patient’s intimate well-being and self-esteem, enabling them to experience intimacy peacefully. While often driven by concerns about physical attractiveness and sexual satisfaction, the psychological implications of these procedures are complex and multifaceted. It is crucial to recognize the interplay between psychological factors and the decision to undergo these procedures. Collaboration between surgeons and mental health professionals can ensure that candidates are psychologically prepared and have realistic expectations. By adopting a patient-centered approach and conducting rigorous research, healthcare providers can ensure that aesthetic gynecology is used as a tool for empowerment rather than exploitation. This article explores the intricate relationship between psychological well-being and aesthetic gynecology, examining how these procedures can impact body image, self-esteem, and overall quality of life. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-68b3a8f2f2944f10828e68504e8686102025-08-20T03:12:18ZengMDPI AGCosmetics2079-92842025-02-011212810.3390/cosmetics12010028Aesthetic Gynecology and Mental Health: What Does It Really Mean for Women?Giuseppe Marano0Maria Benedetta Anesini1Greta Sfratta2Claudia d’Abate3Gianandrea Traversi4Sara Rossi5Francesco Maria Lisci6Caterina Brisi7Ida Paris8Roberto Pola9Eleonora Gaetani10Marianna Mazza11Unit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalyUnit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalyUnit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Molecular and Developmental Medicine, Obstetrics and Gynecological Clinic, University of Siena, 53100 Siena, ItalyUnit of Medical Genetics, Department of Laboratory Medicine, Ospedale Isola Tiberina-Gemelli Isola, 00186 Rome, ItalyUnit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalyUnit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalyUnit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalyDivision of Gynecologic Oncology, Department of Woman and Child Health and Public Health, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalySection of Internal Medicine and Thromboembolic Diseases, Department of Internal Medicine, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, ItalyDepartment of Translational Medicine and Surgery, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario A. Gemelli IRCCS, Università Cattolica del Sacro Cuore, 00168 Rome, ItalyUnit of Psychiatry, Fondazione Policlinico Universitario Agostino Gemelli IRCCS, 00168 Rome, ItalyBody image, a complex interplay of perceptions, thoughts, and feelings about one’s physical appearance, has been a subject of extensive research. It is a dynamic construct that evolves throughout a woman’s lifespan, influenced by a multitude of biological, psychological, and sociocultural factors. From adolescence, marked by the onset of puberty and societal pressures to conform to specific beauty standards, to adulthood and the physical changes associated with aging, women’s body image undergoes significant transformations. Aging is a universal process that affects all organs, including the female genitalia. The vaginal tract undergoes significant atrophy due to declining estrogen levels, particularly during and after menopause. Aesthetic gynecology offers a range of procedures to address both functional and aesthetic concerns related to aging genitalia. Aesthetic gynecology, a burgeoning field within women’s health, provides various procedures aimed at enhancing genital appearance and function. It also helps balance the hormonal and anatomical changes that every woman experiences over time. The goal is to strengthen each patient’s intimate well-being and self-esteem, enabling them to experience intimacy peacefully. While often driven by concerns about physical attractiveness and sexual satisfaction, the psychological implications of these procedures are complex and multifaceted. It is crucial to recognize the interplay between psychological factors and the decision to undergo these procedures. Collaboration between surgeons and mental health professionals can ensure that candidates are psychologically prepared and have realistic expectations. By adopting a patient-centered approach and conducting rigorous research, healthcare providers can ensure that aesthetic gynecology is used as a tool for empowerment rather than exploitation. This article explores the intricate relationship between psychological well-being and aesthetic gynecology, examining how these procedures can impact body image, self-esteem, and overall quality of life.https://www.mdpi.com/2079-9284/12/1/28aesthetic gynecologymental healthwomen’s healthbody imageself-esteemsexual satisfaction |
| spellingShingle | Giuseppe Marano Maria Benedetta Anesini Greta Sfratta Claudia d’Abate Gianandrea Traversi Sara Rossi Francesco Maria Lisci Caterina Brisi Ida Paris Roberto Pola Eleonora Gaetani Marianna Mazza Aesthetic Gynecology and Mental Health: What Does It Really Mean for Women? Cosmetics aesthetic gynecology mental health women’s health body image self-esteem sexual satisfaction |
| title | Aesthetic Gynecology and Mental Health: What Does It Really Mean for Women? |
| title_full | Aesthetic Gynecology and Mental Health: What Does It Really Mean for Women? |
| title_fullStr | Aesthetic Gynecology and Mental Health: What Does It Really Mean for Women? |
| title_full_unstemmed | Aesthetic Gynecology and Mental Health: What Does It Really Mean for Women? |
| title_short | Aesthetic Gynecology and Mental Health: What Does It Really Mean for Women? |
| title_sort | aesthetic gynecology and mental health what does it really mean for women |
| topic | aesthetic gynecology mental health women’s health body image self-esteem sexual satisfaction |
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