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  1. Female hysteria
    Female hysteriaMedical disorder for women
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    • Female hysteria was a medical diagnosis for women with various symptoms, often related to sexuality or uterine problems. Learn about its origins, causes, treatments, and decline from ancient times to the 20th century. See more

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    Female hysteria was once a common medical diagnosis for women. It was described as exhibiting a wide array of symptoms, including anxiety, shortness of breath, fainting, nervousness, exaggerrated and impulsi… See more

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    The history of hysteria can be traced to ancient times. Dating back to 1900 BC in ancient Egypt, the first descriptions of hysteria within the female body were found recorded on the Kahun Papyri. In this culture, th… See more

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  1. What is female hysteria? Hysteria was an erroneous medical label, assigned to women across different historical periods. Today, the word ‘hysteria’ commonly describes exaggerated emotions or excitement. But the symptoms and diagnosis of female hysteria remains elusive and fluid, evolving and changing over its history.

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    What is female hysteria?
    Hysteria is a term used to mean ungovernable emotional excess and can refer to a temporary state of mind or emotion. [ 1 ] In the nineteenth century, female hysteria was considered a diagnosable physical illness in women.

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    What are the common health concerns for women?

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    There are so many variables that influence which health problems women are most concerned about. In developed countries, leading causes of death in women include cardiovascular disease, cancer, lung disease and dementia. But in many parts of the world access to food, clean water and shelter are top health priorities.
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    Is hysteria affecting women's health today?
    Interestingly, some aspects of women’s health today bear a resemblance to the era of hysteria. For example, healthcare providers often prescribe quick fixes like birth control pills or weight loss advice for issues such as painful or heavy periods, hormone imbalances, and fatigue, without delving into the root causes.

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    Why do women get hysteria?
    Essentially, doctors assigned the diagnosis to women when they could not clearly identify the root cause of their symptoms. Modern science has identified some cases of ‘female hysteria’ to be medical conditions like epilepsy or mental health conditions, such as dissociative disorders.

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    Where did female hysteria come from?
    However, female hysteria’s inception dates back to the ancient Greek theory of the wandering womb. The wandering womb was a way to explain anything in a woman’s behavior or physical state that men deemed difficult or unappealing. Well into the 19th century, “treatment” for female hysteria could even land women in mental institutions.

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    What is ladylike hysteria?
    Ladylike hysteria. suffered by female patients. from which all kinds of problems arose. in the behavior of women who lacked, or tried to exercise, power. and was first used in the 4th century BCE. causing a variety of ailments. unmarried women were the most likely to get a hysteria diagnosis. to entice the rebellious organ back into place.

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    Female hysteria: The history of a controversial 'condition'

    Oct 13, 2020 · Female hysteria was a controversial diagnosis that explained away women's behaviors or symptoms that men found uncomfortable. Learn about its origins, symptoms,...

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    The History of Hysteria in Women’s Lives | Psychology …

    Mar 15, 2023 · How does someone act hysterical? This article explores the historical and scientific roots of the term hysteria and how it has been used to dismiss women's emotions and experiences. It...

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    The History of Doctors Diagnosing Women With Hysteria

    Mar 7, 2017 · The term hysteria actually comes from the Greek word for uterus, hysterika, which Hippocrates first used describe illness that laid within the movement of the uterus. According to Hippocrates and...

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    The Lingering Effects of Female Hysteria in Medicine

    Aug 10, 2021 · This article explores the origins and legacy of female hysteria, a historical diagnosis that pathologized normal female sexuality and behavior. It also exposes the persistent bias and neglect of women's health issues in …

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    Myth and Misdiagnosis Have Plagued Women’s Health for Centuries

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    Sep 13, 2023 · Learn how female hysteria was a misdiagnosis of women's health issues for centuries, reflecting cultural beliefs and medical sexism. Discover how hysteria evolved from ancient Greece to the Victorian era, and …

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    The History of Hysteria | Office for Science and Society

    Jul 31, 2017 · Learn how hysteria, a sex-selective disorder affecting only women, was understood and treated throughout history, from ancient Egypt and Greece to Freud and Charcot. Discover the role of uterine massage, sexual fluids, and …

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