This collection of essays offers a fascinating glimpse into the history of medicine and women's health. Compiled by the Sydenham Society, a group dedicated to the study of medicine, the essays were written by British authors between the sixteenth and eighteenth centuries. They cover a wide range of topics, from the causes and treatment of puerperal fever to the effects of menstruation on women's health. The essays are a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of medicine or women's health. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.