grow rapidly. There are three varieties named according to their
location and the structure covering: or surrounding them. 1. Interstitial;
2. sub-mucus; 3. sub-peritoneal or sub-serous.

1. Interstitial.--They are in the substance of the womb wall. They are
usually many and vary in size.

2. Sub-mucus (under the mucous membrane).--They project into the cavity of
the womb, are covered by mucous membrane and are attached to the womb by a
broad base or pedicle. This is sometimes cut off spontaneously, and then
the tumor is expelled from the womb.

3. Sub-peritoneal.--They are under the peritoneum, which forms its outer
cover.

Causes.--Are not known. They are more frequent between thirty and forty.

Symptoms.--Difficult monthly sickness, too much blood flowing from the
womb, unable to become pregnant, sometimes, and abortion. Bleeding comes
more from the sub-mucus variety generally. Pain is caused by the size and
weight and by pressure upon the bladder, rectum and the nerves. Death
rarely results except from the complications.

MOTHER'S REMEDY. 1. Ulcers of the Womb, Common Wood Cactus for.--"Common
wood cactus tea. Take wineglassful three times a. day." Should remove all
thorns, chop fine and boil in sufficient water; add gin to make dose more
pleasant.

Treatment.--Operation is needed when the symptoms are pressing. The
sub-mucus variety may make an early operation necessary on account of
their location.

Symptoms Calling for an Operation.--Size of the tumor; from the pressure
symptoms; persistent bleeding from the womb. Sometimes it is necessary to
remove the entire womb, especially in the interstitial variety, for the
walls of the womb may be filled with the tumors.

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SUBINVOLUTION OF THE WOMB.--This simply means that the womb, after
miscarriage or child-birth, fails to return to its normal size and weight.

Causes.--This is frequently due to getting up too soon after labor.

Symptoms.--Menstruation or too much flow of blood (menorrhagia), dull,
heavy feeling in the pelvis, backache or leucorrhea.

Results.--The womb frequently becomes misplaced.

Treatment.--Proper supports should be put in after the womb has been
placed in its proper position.

If seen early enough some cases can be cured by tampons of ichthyol used
three times a week and prolonged hot water injections at bed time. Cotton
soaked in ichthyol and glycerin are frequently of benefit three times a
week used as a