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How can i relieve anxiety about a hymenectomy?

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Depending on the type of anxiety; behavior modification, cognitive therapy, psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, relaxation training, medications if necessary.

Answered 7/23/2012

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Depending on the type of anxiety; behavior modification, cognitive therapy, psychotherapy, meditation, yoga, relaxation training, medications if necessary.

Answered 7/23/2012

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Put in perspective: The operation is done under general anesthesia--no pain. When you wake up you will have minimal pain, more like a mild irritation, less than a yeast infection and this will be short-lived.

Answered 11/1/2012

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Dr. Alan Ali answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

Anxiety: Mild sedative prior to surgery, if ok'ed by surgeon should help.

Answered 9/28/2016

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