Part I: Obstetrics: A pregnant woman afraid of to deliver vaginally -- A parous woman afraid of becoming pregnant again -- A woman afraid of the postpartum check-up -- A depressed young mother -- A young mother hearing voices who tell her to harm the baby -- "And what if our baby would have trisomy 21?" -- Parents with empty arms Part II: Gynaecology: A young woman asking for labia reduction surgery -- A skinny woman without menses -- A woman with premenstrual mood swings -- A woman complaining from pelvic pain for years -- A woman who has been circumcised -- A woman with stress incontinence -- A woman with hot flushes and sleeplessness. Part III: Fertility: A couple that cannot conceive naturally:- A young woman with breast cancer:- A couple that considers artificial reproductive techniques: Part IV: Oncology: A woman surviving vulvar cancer -- A woman with a lump in her breast -- A woman with high risk of cancer (Aspects of genetic decision making and counselling -- A woman who survived cervical cancer. Part V: Sexology: A woman who never could have coitus -- A woman with coital pain. - A woman with changing vulvar anatomy -- A woman complaining of lack of sexual desire.

This book will assist the reader by providing individually tailored, high-quality bio-psycho-social care to patients with a wide range of problems within the fields of obstetrics, gynecology, fertility, oncology, and sexology. Each chapter addresses a particular theme, issue, or situation in a problem-oriented and case-based manner that emphasizes the differences between routine and bio-psycho-social care. Relevant facts and figures are presented, advice is provided regarding the medical, psychological, and caring process, and contextual aspects are discussed. The book offers practical tips and actions within the bio-psycho-social approach, and highlights important do's and don'ts. To avoid a strict somatic thinking pattern, the importance of communication, multidisciplinary collaboration, and creation of a working alliance with the patient is emphasized. The book follows a consistent format, designed to meet the needs of challenged clinicians.