Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 12-14 , February 2012

The Incidence, Attitudes and Practices of the Removal of Pubic Hair as a Body Modification

  • Jennifer L. Bercaw-Pratt, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
    • Corresponding Author InformationAddress correspondence to: Jennifer L. Bercaw-Pratt, MD, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology 6620 Main St, Houston, TX 77030; phone: (713) 798-7648; fax: (713) 798-7957
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  • Xiomara M. Santos, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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  • Judith Sanchez, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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  • Leslie Ayensu-Coker, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
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  • Denise R. Nebgen, MD

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Methodist Hospital, Houston, TX
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  • Jennifer E. Dietrich, MD, MSc

      Affiliations

    • Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX
    • Department of Pediatrics, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

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 There was no source of financial support for this study and there are no disclaimers.

PII: S1083-3188(11)00292-0

doi: 10.1016/j.jpag.2011.06.015

Journal of Pediatric and Adolescent Gynecology
Volume 25, Issue 1 , Pages 12-14 , February 2012

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