YOUR remedies for menstrual period
pain and problems.
A discussion of the letter testimonials,
and their authenticity, of the Pinkham company (in a discussion of a Pursettes
ad with a letter testimonial)
See two letters to MUM about the ingredients
of her Compound, and one about the lyrics of an English
pop song, Lily the Pink, about her.
Other amazing women: Nelli
Bly, Dr. Marie Stopes,
Dr. Grace Feder Thompson
YOUR remedies for
menstrual period pain and problems. See more remedies here.
 
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The Lydia E. Pinkham Medicine Co., maker of medicine for headaches,
stomach illness, insomnia, depression, cancer, tumors, women's diseases,
flatulence, menstruation, fertility, etc.:
Home Exercises
(1915?)
Complete booklet
Below: P. 2. Read
the first two paragraphs: research today tells us almost the same thing!
In "WOMEN'S AILMENTS" the company is setting the reader up
for the Pinkham cure-all.
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P. 3. "Suitable exercise will dispel the constant
tired feeling and inability to concentrate the attention. After your
exercise and bath, instead of feeling tired and depressed, you
should feel strong, refreshed and invigorated, good company to yourself
and friends."
"MONTHLY PERIODS": Some people have told me that menstrual
pain is a recent invention, even foisted onto women
by men; some believe it happens only in America.
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