. Diseases of women. A clinical guide to their diagnosis and treatment. Fig. 37.—Hodges Fig. 38.—Modification of Hodges pessary,advised by author. 128 DISEASES OF WOMEN. retained solely by the pressure of the vaginal wall upon it,and will be expelled during any unusual effort. These pessaries are made of various materials—celluloid,which must be softened in boiling water before it can bemoulded; vulcanite, which can be softened in boiling water,or, after oiling, in the flame of a lamp ; pewter, which is easilybent; aluminium, the lightest and cleanest, which cannot be

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