Hysterectomies: 2000 Years of Care & Coercion
Betwixt The Sheets: The History of Sex, Scandal & Society
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Hysterectomies Through History
This chapter examines the historical evolution of hysterectomies, highlighting a notable 17th-century case of a woman performing a self-hysterectomy due to societal limitations on medical understanding. It discusses the influence of antiquated medical theories and the concerning practices of gynecological surgeries, particularly in asylums, that often disregarded women's rights. The narrative underscores the medical advancements that gradually changed perceptions surrounding hysterectomies and the dangerous conditions women faced before such progress.
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