[Hypnosis in obstetrics and gynecology]

Since the basic problem in the use of hypnosis in physiopathological obstetric and gynaecological conditions is the choice of the right method for the right indications, the symptoms and clinical conditions which may benefit from this treatment are discussed. The following gynaecological indications are suggested: dysmenorrhoea and algomenorrhoea; hypogastric plexalgia; frigidity; dyspareunia and vaginismus; psychogenetic amenorrhoea; postoperative psychoses and depressions; gynaecological somatisations of psychotic states. In the obstetric field the main indication are: hiperemesis gravidarum; antenatal training and assistance in labour.