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PREFACE
BY THE SAME AUTHOR
HERSELF
CHAPTER I - ANATOMY AND PHYSIOLOGY OF THE FEMALE ORGANS
CHAPTER II - MENSTRUATION—PUBERTY—MENOPAUSE
CHAPTER III - DISEASES OF THE FEMALE ORGANS
CHAPTER IV - CONSTIPATION—HEMORRHOIDS
CHAPTER V - THE BLACK PLAGUES
CHAPTER VI - FAKE MEDICAL ADVICE FOR WOMEN
CHAPTER VII - THE MARRIAGE RELATION
This practical guide opens with a clear, conversational explanation of the female reproductive system, describing the uterus, vagina, and fallopian tubes in terms that a layperson can easily grasp. The author, a physician, uses everyday analogies—like comparing the womb to a nest—to help readers visualize how these organs work and why their care matters.
Beyond anatomy, the book addresses common concerns about personal hygiene, health maintenance, and the basics of child‑rearing, all drawn from real questions sent by women readers. Written in an approachable style, it aims to empower women with the knowledge they need to look after themselves and their families, filling a gap that early‑20th‑century education often left wide open.
Language
en
Duration
~3 hours (215K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Credits
Produced by Roger Frank and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net
Release date
2006-11-16
Rights
Public domain in the USA.

1878–1945
Known for frank, practical books on women’s health, sex education, home nursing, and infant care, this American physician wrote for ordinary readers at a time when such subjects were often kept quiet. Her work aimed to make health advice more understandable and less intimidating.
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