On Painful Menstruation: The Harveian Lectures, 1890 (1891)

By Francis Henry Champneys

Book Overview

On Painful Menstruation: The Harveian Lectures, 1890 is a book written by Francis Henry Champneys and published in 1891. The book is a collection of lectures given by Champneys at the Royal College of Physicians in London, where he discussed the topic of painful menstruation, also known as dysmenorrhea. The lectures cover the causes, symptoms, and treatment of the condition, as well as its impact on women's health and well-being. Champneys draws on his extensive experience as a physician and obstetrician to provide a comprehensive overview of the subject, including the latest medical research and treatments available at the time. The book is an important historical document that sheds light on the medical understanding of menstruation and women's health in the late 19th century. It is a valuable resource for historians, medical professionals, and anyone interested in the history of women's health and medicine.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437050018
• ISBN13: 9781437050011
• Release Date: October 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 136 Pages
• Weight: 0.42 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"