Hysteria Treatment

In the 19th century, "hysteria" was a term used to describe a wide range of symptoms in women, including anxiety, irritability, sexual desire, and physical complaints such as pains, spasms, and heaviness in the lower abdomen. The term originates from the ancient Greek belief that these symptoms were caused by a wandering uterus. "Pelvic Massage" is one of the most common treatments for hysteria. Doctors would manually stimulate a woman's genitals until she experienced a "hysterical paroxysm" or orgasm, which was believed to relieve her symptoms. This practice was considered a legitimate medical treatment and was even covered by some health insurance.