The Massachusetts eclectic medical journal . ll but on the sides of the Pelvic Floor;thus it has a natural, firm bearing. Consequently the walls of thevagina are not dilated as in the case of a Pessarie of ordinary make, but is allowed to keep its natural posi-tion, thus assisting Nature, holding the weight by means of its natural elasticity, enabling the ligaments tocontract without destroying any of the natural support derived from the vaginal wt,11s, and, unlike all otheruterine supporters, it requires no cords or belts, but it is complete and simple within itself, requiring noappliances to


The Massachusetts eclectic medical journal . ll but on the sides of the Pelvic Floor;thus it has a natural, firm bearing. Consequently the walls of thevagina are not dilated as in the case of a Pessarie of ordinary make, but is allowed to keep its natural posi-tion, thus assisting Nature, holding the weight by means of its natural elasticity, enabling the ligaments tocontract without destroying any of the natural support derived from the vaginal wt,11s, and, unlike all otheruterine supporters, it requires no cords or belts, but it is complete and simple within itself, requiring noappliances to hold and keep it in position. It being made of pure, soft rubber, it is perfectly easy and Com-fortable to wear, and does not cause the least inconvenience to the most sensitive patient. I make three sizes of cups, viz.:—Small, 1 1 2 inches; Medium, 13-4 inches; Larue, 2 inches. Threelengths stem, Short, Medium and Long. Price to Physicians, $ each. §^In coresponding with Advertisers, please be sure and mention this Journal. FIG. 1-. FARES PATENT ( Ladies Menstrual Receptacle. SOLD BY ALL DRUGGISTS, AND AT LADIES FURNISH-ING STORES, ETC. This is the only Menstrual Receptacle in use, and is tne grandestinvention for the convenience and cleanliness of ladies. It givesentire satisfaction in all cases. No lady can afford to be withoutone. Its use is indispensable whether travelling or at home, and canbe worn from the commencement of the menstrual period until itsclose. By its use the menstrual discharge is conducted directly fromthe uterus (or womb) into the receptacle, without coming in contactwith the parts in any manner whatever. At night, before retiring, the fluii can and should be removed,simply by removing a cap, without removing the instrument. At the close of the period the instrument isremoved, a Syringe is attached as shown in Fig. 2, and warm water or soap-suds forced through, which willclean it perfectly. It is then put aside until its use is required again. Yo


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