Stories
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The law of periodicity for menstruation
Dr Edward Clarke's Law of Periodicity claimed that females who were educated alongside their male peers were developing their minds at the expense of their reproductive organs.
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The secret hystery of a womb
A Renaissance image of a caesarean section inspired Anna Blundy to recount the story of a hidden, perhaps mysterious part of her body.
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Why are women more willing donors than men?
Why is there a gender imbalance when it comes to the donation of organs, blood and tissue, and what can be done about it?
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My important, ridiculous nose
The nose is a much-maligned appendage, but it’s a powerful organ capable of invoking powerful emotions from past memories and sexual attraction.
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Female generative organs
Benard Prevost- Pictures
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The female generative organs, after Haller. Engraving by Benard, late 18th century.
Rollinus, C. J., active 18th century.Reference: 35209i- Digital Images
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Wax plaque showing the female generative organs
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Surgical pathology of the female generative organs / by Arthur E. Hertzler.
Hertzler, Arthur E. (Arthur Emanuel), 1870-1946.Date: [1932], ©1932- Pictures
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Wax model of the female generative organs, by an anonymous collaborator of La Croix from dissections by Faget. Engraving, 1749.
Date: [1749]Reference: 34247i