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The management of menstrual disorders
BOOK bbadi%in, Ohernie und Krebs. Part Vienna, 1954, Wilhelm Maudrich.
I.
REVIEWS
By Dr. $3.25.
925
Hans
Truttwin.
155 pages
with
78 tables.
The author discusses cancer from the viewpoints of both physician and natural scientist. He feels that in all nature there exists a duality, such as that of acids VBWJ~; bases in the inorganic realm, prematurity versus maturity and male versus female in the organic realm. He feels that certain types of cancer are more prone to occur in the per ~011 who is basically male in hormonal and sexual rtrueture, nuch as lung carcinoma, whih, other types, such as breast carcinoma, are more prone to occur in the female type. Ht. expresses his feelings by using the common graph of Cartesian coordinates, placing this female tendencies in the right upper quadrant (positive times positive makes positive) and the basic male tendencies in the left lower quadrant (negative times negative make< positive) and the admixtures in the remainiug two quadrants. He discusses the entire list of cancers by gland of origin, and also the problems of sexuality, bisexuality. hermaphroditism, and pseudohermaphroditism. He also discusses effects of castratiou anil indications for castration, in these mathematical terns. Unfortunately,
he fails
to demonstrate
any
scientific
proof
to ronfirm
his
opinions
anti
hypotheses.
The Management illustrations.
of
Menstrual Disorders. Philadelphia,
1956,
W.
Ey B.
0. Frederic E’luhmann. 350 Saunders Company. $8.50.
pages
with
121
This is a most complete treatise on the subject under consideration. The very readable and the material well organized. The first 86 pages are devoted to factors involved in menstruation, including a clear but thorough discussion of the involved. There will be some who do not agree with the author’s belief that not three pituitary gonadotropins. The handling of abnormalities of menstruation is logical and well done. The nomenclature is emphasized and, although various concepts are given, the reader to know which are most acceptable. Treatment of disorders is well thought out and is based on known facts. The was pleased to notice a reluctance to use radiation in most menstrual aberrations. The last chapter, devoted to clinical usage and commercial preparations hormones, is quite complete and useful and a valuable reference.
is basic hormones there arta
Adaptive
Blakisf.ou
Human Fertility. Division of McGraw-Hill,
By
Paul S. Henshaw. Inc. $5.50.
322
pages.
New
York,
1955,
print
the
accepted is
able
reviewtLr
of
sex
In this well-documented work containing no fewer than 431 references, the author attempts to prove that regulation of reproduction for control of population growth is absolutely necessary, not merely for man’s happiness, but also for his very existence. An auspicious beginning is made with the statement (chapter 1, page 22) : “Considering man’s needs and desires together with requirements for his mode of life, it is obvious from certain points of view that the human purpose would be better served if the act of procreation could be made subject to the human will rather than retained dependent upon the free play of sexual desires. There is need for methods whereby the sexual function can be separated from the likelihood of initiating new life.” Having stated a universal13 accepted fact, the author uses many of the remaining 300 pages to explain it and to justify it. Therein he develops what is essentially one more variation on the Malthusian theme. After pointing out that the ability to separate the sex act from its reproductive function is unique in the human species, the author shows the necessity for exercising this ability. Expansion of population simultaneous with contraction of resources will ultimately lead to a lower standard of living. Various methods of birth control are. discussed. Planning of families in accord with needs of snciety and requirements of future children is advocated.
I.
REVIEWS
By Dr. $3.25.
925
Hans
Truttwin.
155 pages
with
78 tables.
The author discusses cancer from the viewpoints of both physician and natural scientist. He feels that in all nature there exists a duality, such as that of acids VBWJ~; bases in the inorganic realm, prematurity versus maturity and male versus female in the organic realm. He feels that certain types of cancer are more prone to occur in the per ~011 who is basically male in hormonal and sexual rtrueture, nuch as lung carcinoma, whih, other types, such as breast carcinoma, are more prone to occur in the female type. Ht. expresses his feelings by using the common graph of Cartesian coordinates, placing this female tendencies in the right upper quadrant (positive times positive makes positive) and the basic male tendencies in the left lower quadrant (negative times negative make< positive) and the admixtures in the remainiug two quadrants. He discusses the entire list of cancers by gland of origin, and also the problems of sexuality, bisexuality. hermaphroditism, and pseudohermaphroditism. He also discusses effects of castratiou anil indications for castration, in these mathematical terns. Unfortunately,
he fails
to demonstrate
any
scientific
proof
to ronfirm
his
opinions
anti
hypotheses.
The Management illustrations.
of
Menstrual Disorders. Philadelphia,
1956,
W.
Ey B.
0. Frederic E’luhmann. 350 Saunders Company. $8.50.
pages
with
121
This is a most complete treatise on the subject under consideration. The very readable and the material well organized. The first 86 pages are devoted to factors involved in menstruation, including a clear but thorough discussion of the involved. There will be some who do not agree with the author’s belief that not three pituitary gonadotropins. The handling of abnormalities of menstruation is logical and well done. The nomenclature is emphasized and, although various concepts are given, the reader to know which are most acceptable. Treatment of disorders is well thought out and is based on known facts. The was pleased to notice a reluctance to use radiation in most menstrual aberrations. The last chapter, devoted to clinical usage and commercial preparations hormones, is quite complete and useful and a valuable reference.
is basic hormones there arta
Adaptive
Blakisf.ou
Human Fertility. Division of McGraw-Hill,
By
Paul S. Henshaw. Inc. $5.50.
322
pages.
New
York,
1955,
the
accepted is
able
reviewtLr
of
sex
In this well-documented work containing no fewer than 431 references, the author attempts to prove that regulation of reproduction for control of population growth is absolutely necessary, not merely for man’s happiness, but also for his very existence. An auspicious beginning is made with the statement (chapter 1, page 22) : “Considering man’s needs and desires together with requirements for his mode of life, it is obvious from certain points of view that the human purpose would be better served if the act of procreation could be made subject to the human will rather than retained dependent upon the free play of sexual desires. There is need for methods whereby the sexual function can be separated from the likelihood of initiating new life.” Having stated a universal13 accepted fact, the author uses many of the remaining 300 pages to explain it and to justify it. Therein he develops what is essentially one more variation on the Malthusian theme. After pointing out that the ability to separate the sex act from its reproductive function is unique in the human species, the author shows the necessity for exercising this ability. Expansion of population simultaneous with contraction of resources will ultimately lead to a lower standard of living. Various methods of birth control are. discussed. Planning of families in accord with needs of snciety and requirements of future children is advocated.