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Hand colored photo from 1906
Original title: Bahnhofstrasse 37
Photographer: My John
Location: 37 Bahnhofstrasse, Zurich, Switzerland

In the early 1900s, gynecology was a developing field, heavily reliant on manual procedures, surgery, and rudimentary diagnostic tools. Gynecologists primarily treated conditions like uterine prolapse, infections, and infertility through invasive procedures such as hysterectomies or oophorectomies. Pelvic examinations with speculums were standard, but without modern imaging technology, diagnosing internal issues was more challenging.

A variety of instruments were used, which included questionable electrical devices that were used to treat conditions like "hysteria" or menstrual problems. It was believed that mild electrical currents could "reset" or stimulate the reproductive organs. These devices were part of the early attempts at using electrotherapy, based on limited understanding of how electricity interacted with the body.

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