menorrhagia
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The following case illustrates one of the ways in which our present school methods of teaching girls generate a menorrhagia and its consequent evils.
From Sex in Education or, A Fair Chance for Girls by Clarke, Edward Hammond
By menorrhagia we understand an immoderate flow of the menses.
From The Ladies Book of Useful Information Compiled from many sources by Anonymous
In the cases related by Dr. Clarke, there is nothing to show that the menorrhagia was occasioned by study during the week of menstruation, rather than during the three weeks that preceded it.
From The Education of American Girls by Brackett, Anna C. (Anna Callender)
The catamenial function appeared normally, and, with the exception of occasional slight attacks of menorrhagia, was normally performed during the whole period of her education.
From Sex in Education or, A Fair Chance for Girls by Clarke, Edward Hammond
Has had menorrhagia since her admission into the hospital. 31st.
From North American Medical and Surgical Journal, Vol. 2, No. 3, July, 1826 by Bache, Franklin
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