The history of gynecological treatment of women's pelvic pain and the recent emergence of pain sensitization /
This book explores the historical development of gynecological treatments for women's pelvic pain, focusing primarily on the 19th century. Written by John Jarrell, a male gynecologist, it examines the gender dynamics prevalent in the medical field, where predominantly male physicians treated fe...
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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London ; San Diego, CA :
Academic Press, an imprint of Elsevier,
[2024]
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
| Summary: | This book explores the historical development of gynecological treatments for women's pelvic pain, focusing primarily on the 19th century. Written by John Jarrell, a male gynecologist, it examines the gender dynamics prevalent in the medical field, where predominantly male physicians treated female patients. The book highlights significant contributions made by women in gynecology and provides detailed accounts of early medical practices and treatments, including surgical interventions and the evolution of gynecological specialties. It also addresses the gender bias and challenges faced by women in the medical field, using the work and experiences of key figures like Mary Dixon Jones. The author aims to shed light on the medical history of women's pelvic pain and the progress in treatment approaches over time. The book is intended for medical professionals, historians, and those interested in the history of medicine and women's health. |
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| Item Description: | Includes index. |
| Physical Description: | 1 online resource |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references and index. |
| ISBN: | 0443239959 9780443239953 |