Résumé
We analyzed scriptural and archeologic sources of information concerning gynaecology and obstetrics as practiced in ancient Egypt. Knowledge of anatomy was rudimentary but precocious diagnosis of pregnancy was practiced. An obstetrical chair had been used since the VIth dynasty. The Egyptians were the first to describe prolapsus of the genital organs. The pessary was a known treatment. Spermicidal mixtures were used for contraception.
Titre traduit de la contribution | Gynaecology and obstetrics in ancient Egypt |
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langue originale | Français |
Pages (de - à) | 131-136 |
Nombre de pages | 6 |
journal | Journal de Gynecologie Obstetrique et Biologie de la Reproduction |
Volume | 23 |
Numéro de publication | 2 |
état | Publié - 1 janv. 1994 |
Modification externe | Oui |
mots-clés
- Egypt
- diagnosis of pregnancy
- gynaecology
- obsterical chair
- obstetrics
- prolapsus