Wash, have
done as great work in preventing serious disease as in curing it.

=Displacement of the Uterus Forward.=--The uterus may be displaced either
forward, backward, or downward. By referring to the illustration in the
first part of this book, it will be noticed that the uterus naturally
tips slightly forward, so that when it is displaced forward, the
condition is simply an exaggeration of its natural state.

=Causes Bladder Trouble.=--By referring to this illustration again, it is
at once apparent that this tipping forward must bring about some
difficulty with the bladder, and such is the case. The most marked
symptom is painful and frequent passing of the urine, with a dull and
heavy pain across the lower part of the bowels. Often this weight is so
increased by walking that the person can be upon the feet only a short
time without causing discomfort and pain.

This condition may be brought about by some unusual effort at lifting,
jumping, or straining, or especially by wearing too tight clothing about
the waist, tight lacing being probably the most frequent cause of all.

=The Cure.=--The general treatment here consists in taking a thorough
course of treatment with Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound, in order
to strengthen the ligaments of the uterus which hold this organ in
place. When the condition of the system is improved, the nerves
strengthened, and the blood made more rich by the use of this Compound,
then these ligaments partake of this general improvement, and by
becoming more tense, bring the uterus back into position.

=Displacement Backwards.=--The uterus may be tipped backward, in which
case it will rest against the lower bowel. The principal symptom here is
pain in the lower part of the back, as if a movement of the bowels were
necessary. There is great discomfort in walking, because of this sense
of pressure. The pain is always increased when the bowels move, and is
associated with a sense of obstruction, and painful menstruation is very
common.

=The Treatment.=--Here the same treatment should be followed as mentioned
for the opposite condition above. In the first place, the bowels should
be kept in good condition by the use of Lydia E. Pinkham's Liver Pills,
taking these in just sufficient amount to cause a free movement of the
bowels daily. Then thorough and prolonged treatment with Mrs. Pinkham's
Vegetable Compound will give such strength and tone to the ligaments
about the uterus that