THE PLACEBO EFFECT AND ITS USE IN GYNECOLOGY

Problem statement: The placebo effect in medicine is often considered a nuisance because of its ability to relieve symptoms of medical diseases without the use of medications.

Methods and Results: This presentation will include definitions of placebo and nocebo, methods of action, and examples of physiological reactions to placebo.

Main findings: The placebo effect is an important factor in treatment success and can easily be incorporated to any treatment given.

Conclusions: In order to utilize the placebo effect in medical treatment, a prescribing physician may easily learn and implement methods to enhance treatment success and reduce unpleasant side effects as presented in this talk.