Case II. Two Years’ Illness—Operation—Cures.
P. F., æt. 21, single; admitted into the London Surgical Home Jan. 7, 1861.
History.—Attributes her illness to having strained herself two years ago, when lifting a heavy saucepan from the fire. Has ever since that time suffered great pain in the back and side, much worse when she walks, but tolerably easy in the prone position. Catamenia very irregular, both as to time and quantity. Great pain in defecation. Bowels very constipated. Has been eleven weeks in a metropolitan general hospital, and thirteen weeks in a special hospital for women, from both of which she was discharged as having nothing the matter, because she had no evident disease. She had, however, been treated for uterine disease.
On examination, the uterus was found to be quite healthy; there was, however, evidence of excitation of the pudic nerve.
Jan. 10. The clitoris completely excised.
Jan. 16. Is much better.
Jan. 31. Discharged from the Home, cured. Is quite well in her health, having lost all aches and pains, and being able to defecate without the slightest uneasiness.