Case X. Hysteria—Irritation of Right Ovary—Menorrhagia—Nine Years’ Illness—Operation—Cure.
C. M. A., æt. 28, single; admitted into the London Surgical Home June 22, 1863.
History.—Since the age of 19 has been more or less subject to uterine flooding; for the first three years lost blood every day. Has been five times in a metropolitan hospital; always better while there, but as bad as ever as soon as she left. The bleeding is much worse at each menstrual period. She passes large coagula; has constant pain in the back, headache, and palpitation of the heart, and cannot sleep; is dreadfully pale and anæmic.
Examination showed great irritation over right ovary, and there was evidence of long-continued peripheral irritation.
July 2. Usual operation.
July 7. Menstruation came on in a moderate flow.
July 10. Menstruation ceased; is much better, and there is sign of returning colour in the face.
July 31. Has improved considerably, and had no return of the bleeding. To be discharged cured.