Wandering Wombs and “Female Troubles”: The Hysterical Origins, Symptoms, and Treatments of Endometriosis

Cara E. Jones
In: Women's Studies · 2015 · vol. 44(8) , pp. 1083–1113 · doi:10.1080/00497878.2015.1078212 · W2177117098
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This paper examines the historical understanding of endometriosis, exploring its origins, symptoms, and treatments as perceived through the lens of "hysteria."

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Endometriosis is a common, chronic gynecological condition characterized by the presence of tissue that resembles the lining of the uterus located outside of the uterus. This displaced tissue resul...

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