A short domestic treatise on the homoeopathic treatment of the diseases of females and children / by Walter Williamson.

  • Williamson, Walter, 1811-1870.
Date:
1848
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Credit: A short domestic treatise on the homoeopathic treatment of the diseases of females and children / by Walter Williamson. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    Sulph., will frequently change this state of the system by giving a few doses of it after menstruation is over, and re- peating it again a few days before the next period. CESSATION OF THE MENSES. The change of life or the critical stage as the period of the decline of the menses is called, generally occurs at or about the age of forty five years. With ladies who have in- dulged themselves at the table and been fond of their ease generally, this change is apt to take place a little earlier; while with those who have led more industrious and even laborious lives, it may not come quite so soon. It sometimes occurs as early as thirty six and even earlier and on the other hand, it has been postponed in some instances until the wo- man has passed fifty, and even much later. When this period of life is approaching, the menses become more or less irregular both as to the time of their recurrence and the quantity discharged — they may either return too soon or the interval be more protracted than usual The quantity discharged may likewise vary from the regular amount — be very small, by itself, or largely mixed with mu- cus, or be very profuse, amounting to a true hemorrhage. The flow frequently appears suddenly, at an unexpected moment, continues for an hour or two, and then stops, without any of the ordinary symptoms of suppression following. Sometimes the progressive course of this change in the female economy is so gradual, and free from constitutional disturbance, that the woman passes through it, before she is aware of her altered condition; until, she realizes that her menses have ceased, and with them many of the frailties in- cidental to menstruation have disappeared. Her health is confirmed, and frequently she becomes more fleshy than she ever was before. Others less fortunate, are afflicted with vertigo; headache; flashes of heat; nervousness; paleness and debility; frequent 2*