Book of the Gynaeceia of Soranus of Ephesus – Leather-bound edition
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Il Libro dei Gynaeceia di Sorano di Efeso

18.5 × 12 cm format, 70 pages. Fine leather cover with gold embossing.

The Gynaeceia of Soranus of Ephesus, the first gynecologist in history, served for thirteen centuries as the principal reference text in gynecology and obstetrics.

Probably written at the end of the 1st century AD, it was translated into several languages, including Arabic, Hebrew and Latin.

This edition presents the first of the four books, focusing on the role and competence of the midwife and addressing topics such as the uterus, menstruation, virginity, conception, contraception and abortion.

For specialists, the work offers a unique opportunity to reflect on the historical evolution of obstetric-gynecological knowledge and on the striking parallels between ancient and modern medicine.

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ISBN: 978-88-7620-934-5 Category:

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edizione

Giugno 2018
autori

Unfer V.
formato

Volume formato 18,5 x 12
pagine

70 pagine
informazioni extra

pregiata copertina in pelle con impressioni in oro

Description

  1. Into how many sections gynecological doctrine should be divided
  2. Which persons are suited to become midwives?
  3. Who are the best midwives?
  4. The nature of the uterus and vagina
  5. On menstruation
  6. Signs of the onset of menstruation
  7. Whether menstrual purgation is beneficial
  8. Whether prolonged virginity is healthy
  9. Until what age females should remain virgins
  10. How to recognize those able to conceive
  11. The best time for fruitful intercourse
  12. Whether conceiving is healthy
  13. Signs of conception
  14. Ancient signs indicating male or female fetus
  15. Care of pregnant women
  16. Digestive disturbances and cravings
  17. Management from cravings to childbirth
  18. What grows within the pregnant uterus
  19. Signs of impending miscarriage
  20. On abortion and contraceptive use

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