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History of Science, Technology, and Medicine

Wright State University

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2020

Classics; Ancient Science Fair; Medical History; Gynecology; Philosophy; Midwives; Hippocratic Corpus; Aristotle; Galen; Soranus; Wandering Womb

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Gynecology In Antiquity, Kristen Cross Jan 2020

Gynecology In Antiquity, Kristen Cross

Classics Ancient Science Fair

The field of Gynecology has had major shifts through its history. It began with the expansion of duties for Midwives and a wide variety of schools of thought continued to advise its growth. This presentation discusses the ancient thoughts, their origins, and its many outdated beliefs.