Reprint of the original, first published in 1865. The Functions and Disorders of the Reproductive Organs in Childhood, Youth, Adult Age, and Advanced Life considered in their Physiological, Social, and Moral Relations. Fourth Edition.

The Functions and Disorders of the Reproductive Organs in Childhood, Youth, Adult Age, and Advanced Life is a title authored by surgeon William Acton. This work provides readers with the opportunity to immerse themselves in some of the early medical literature about the reproductive organs. The Functions and Disorders of the Reproductive Organs is divided into four sections, each of which is handled separately. The periods of childhood, youth, adulthood, and advanced age are all distinctly profiled in this work. Each section examines the reproductive organs of both men and women, and provides commentary on both normal functions and common disorders observed during the specific phase of life. An additional section is also included discussing the sexual act, its physiology, and possible disorders. Acton's book is explicitly not about the pathology and anatomy of the reproductive organs. William Acton's work is detailed and well researched. This is a thorough examination of the subject matter that leaves little unaddressed. However, as with many medical texts from the nineteenth century, the reader will encounter some information that has since been proven to be incorrect. The Functions and Disorders of the Reproductive Organs serves as a good reminder of how much progress has been made in terms of understanding the human body. The Functions and Disorders of the Reproductive Organs in Childhood, Youth, Adult Age, and Advanced Life is a text that will appeal to the serious student of sexual health that is interested in learning about the evolution of research into the topic, or anybody keenly interested in the subject matter. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Reprint of the original, first published in 1871.

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