American union. [volume] (Morgantown, Va. [W. Va.]) 1855-1859, 1855-07-21

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United States. 1t was first published In 1S47
since which time
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ns reliable popular Medical
BOOK FOR EVERY FEMALE,
tho author having devoted his exclusive attention
TO the treatment of complaints peculiar to fe-
Snaes, in respect to which he 10 yearly consulted
by thousands, both in person and by letter.
Here every woman can discover, by compar-
ing her own symptoms with those described, the
nhtui ,, character, causes of, and the proper
remedies for, her complaints.
The wife about becoming a mother, has of,ch
need of instruction and advice of tho utmost i'm
po,tance to her future health, in respect to which
her constituencies forbds consulting medical
gentleman, will find such instruction and advice
and also explain many symptoms which other
wise would occasion anxiety or alarm, Us all tho
peculiarites incident TO her situation are des.
cribtd.
How many arc suffering from distinctions OF
Irregularities peculiar to tho female system,
which undermine the health, the effects of which
they are ignorant, and for which their doicacy
forbids seeking medical advice Many suffer
from prolapsis utcri Calling of the womb), OF
from fur di6uS weakness, debility. .Sc). Many
are In constant agony for many months preccd-
ing confinement. Many have difficult if not dan
gcrous deliveries, and slow and uncertain no :
covercs. Some whose lives are hazarded dur
ing such time, will each find in its pages the
means of prevention, amelioration and relief.
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the various subjects treated Of, as they are of 4
nature strictly intended for the married or those
contemplating marriage.
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