[Psychological adaptation to hysterectomy. Experience with 40 patients].

To assess how hysterectomy was psychologically overcome we refer to the results obtained from a questionnaire given to 40 patients. The questionnaire was divided into 3 parts: one statistic-epidemiologic, one to evaluate the patients' level of information, and a third aimed at studying post-operative psychological and sexual adaptability.

[Effect of autogenic respiratory training on labor pain. Use of the Vaona algometer].

In our research we have evaluated the effects produced by obstetric psycho-prophylaxis on women previously prepared by us. To carry out this research we used a method of pain evaluation, quickly and easily administered: Vaona algometer, based on the association between the visual analogue and the scale of greys. The results of the research allow us to confirm that the RAT method, applied during labour, thanks to the positive influence on neuromuscolar relaxation and the psychological aspects of the women, induces a favourable modulation on the perception of pain.

[The psychological reaction to hysterectomy: initial results].

Twenty patients who had undergone hysterectomy were given a questionnaire consisting of three parts, the first statistical and epidemiological, the second aimed at assessing the extent to which the patient was informed about her condition and a third part designed to provide data on postoperative adaptation. The good results obtained are discussed and interpreted.