Treatise on the Diseases of Women by Lydia Estes Pinkham

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Author Pinkham, Lydia Estes, 1819-1883
Title Treatise on the Diseases of Women
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Summary "Treatise on the Diseases of Women" by Lydia Estes Pinkham is a scientific publication written in the early 20th century. This work focuses on women's health, exploring various diseases and conditions specifically affecting women, alongside remedies and treatments proposed by the author, including her well-known Vegetable Compound. The opening of the treatise introduces the premise that only women can truly understand the unique pains and ailments that other women experience, emphasizing the importance of experience over mere book knowledge in addressing female health issues. Pinkham establishes her credibility by sharing her personal journey to create remedies that alleviate these specific health concerns after witnessing the suffering of women around her. The text highlights the necessity for women to confide in one another about sensitive health matters, stressing her commitment to maintaining the confidentiality of the correspondence she receives from women seeking advice. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class RG: Medicine: Gynecology and obstetrics
Subject Women -- Health and hygiene
Subject Patent medicines
Subject Women -- Diseases
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EBook-No. 29612
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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