The need to integrate mental health treatment into the care of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser

Abstract

This mini review examines the psychological burdens of Mayer–Rokitansky–Küster–Hauser (MRKH) and encourages collaborations between medical and mental health providers who treat this condition. The psychological comorbidities of MRKH emerge in adolescence and persist into adulthood. For several years, The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists and researchers in this field have called for the provision of psychological counseling for individuals with MRKH. However, referrals to qualified mental health professionals remain sparse leaving many to confront the emotional complexities of MRKH with little to no support.