Case XVI. Dysmenorrhœa—Five Years’ Illness—Operation—Cure.
D. A., æt. 23; admitted into the London Surgical Home Aug. 4, 1863.
History.—Has never been very strong; but five years ago had an attack of gastric fever. Since then has suffered constantly from great pain during the menstrual period. Occasionally loses a great deal, and passes large clots of blood. During this time has suffered almost constantly from leucorrhœa. Suffers severely from pain over region of left ovary and in the spine. Is hardly ever free from headaches. Is very restless; never sleeps well; frequently faints; and has little or no appetite. All her ills are exaggerated at the menstrual epoch.
August 7. Usual operation performed.
Sept. 1. Is menstruating without pain.
Sept. 30. Again menstruating without pain, and in normal quantity. Is to be discharged cured.