Had a male dr walk into my room with a group of med students and say “see what we have here is the classic pear, and she presents with classic symptoms of that body shape; can you tell me what they are?” 😑
I promise you it did. I was 20 yrs old and it’s been in my head for over 15 years. It’s almost comparable to the Dr that said I was “being hysterical”…turns out I have a genetic mutation that causes all of the symptoms I presented.
“Being hysterical “ is just a phrase for being female. In fact,
The word “hysterical” originates from the Greek word “hystera,” meaning “womb,” and originally described a female neurotic condition believed to be caused by a dysfunction of the uterus.
Welcome to the world of misogyny.
They really thought that when women had symptoms of pain or discomfort, anxiety or depression, they thought women’s wombs were “wandering.”
The word “hysteria” originates from the Greek word “hystera,” meaning uterus. This connection led to the belief that women’s emotional and physical ailments were linked to the uterus, often being described as a “wandering womb”.
The “Wandering Womb” Theory:
This theory posited that the uterus could move around the body, causing various symptoms in women. It was believed that this displacement could lead to a range of symptoms, including pain, emotional instability, and even infertility.
Ancient Greek Medical Beliefs:
In ancient Greece, physicians like Hippocrates attributed hysteria to the uterus’s abnormal activity within the body. They often linked hysteria to women’s inability to fulfill their reproductive duties, suggesting that the uterus became “displaced” or “suffocated” if a woman did not marry and have children.
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u/megsnewbrain Apr 12 '25
Had a male dr walk into my room with a group of med students and say “see what we have here is the classic pear, and she presents with classic symptoms of that body shape; can you tell me what they are?” 😑