Mental Health Conditions
Gynephobia
Moderate
ICD-10: F40 · NIH NLM
हिंदी: महिलाओं का डर · தமிழ்: பெண்களுக்கு பயம் · ಕನ್ನಡ: ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಭಯ · తెలుగు: స్త్రీల భయం · বাংলা: মহিলাদের ভয় · मराठी: महिलांची भीती · ગુજરાતી: સ્ત્રીઓનો ભય
About this condition
Gynephobia is an intense, irrational fear of women that goes beyond normal shyness or social anxiety. People with this condition experience severe anxiety, panic attacks, or avoidance behaviors when around women, which can significantly disrupt work, education, and personal relationships. Treatment through counseling and therapy can help individuals overcome this fear and lead normal social lives.
Common symptoms
fear of women
avoidance of women
anxiety around women
panic attacks
rapid heartbeat
sweating
trembling
When to see a doctor: if symptoms interfere with daily life or relationships
This condition in Indian languages
| Hindi (हिंदी) | महिलाओं का डर · स्त्री भय · महिलाओं से घबराहट · स्त्री फोबिया |
| Tamil (தமிழ்) | பெண்களுக்கு பயம் · பெண் பயம் · பெண்களிடம் பதட்டம் · பெண் அச்சம் |
| Kannada (ಕನ್ನಡ) | ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಭಯ · ಸ್ತ್ರೀ ಭೀತಿ · ಮಹಿಳೆಯರ ಬಗ್ಗೆ ಆತಂಕ · ಮಹಿಳೆಯರನ್ನು ತಪ್ಪಿಸುವುದು |
| Telugu (తెలుగు) | స్త్రీల భయం · స్త్రీ భీతి · స్త్రీల పట్ల ఆందోళన · స్త్రీలను తప్పించుకోవడం |
| Bengali (বাংলা) | মহিলাদের ভয় · নারী ভীতি · মহিলাদের প্রতি উদ্বেগ · নারী ফোবিয়া |
| Marathi (मराठी) | महिलांची भीती · स्त्री भय · महिलांबद्दल चिंता · स्त्री फोबिया |
| Gujarati (ગુજરાતી) | સ્ત્રીઓનો ભય · મહિલા ભીતિ · સ્ત્રીઓ પ્રત્યે ચિંતા · સ્ત્રી ફોબિયા |
Frequently asked questions
What are the symptoms of Gynephobia?
fear of women, avoidance of women, anxiety around women, panic attacks, rapid heartbeat, sweating.
When should I see a doctor?
if symptoms interfere with daily life or relationships
Is Gynephobia common in India?
This condition is seen across India.
How serious is Gynephobia?
Severity is classified as Moderate. if symptoms interfere with daily life or relationships.
Related conditions
Important: This information is for general awareness only and is
not a substitute for professional medical advice. Always consult a qualified doctor.
In an emergency, call 112.
Data sourced from NIH NLM
and MOHFW India.
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