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all of this. The truth is that because these substances 
possess such important inherent properties, they are 
not easily destroyed. They are taken up by the lac- 
teals, get to the thoracic duct; are emptied into the 
subclavian, sent to the lungs, thence to the heart and 
via the aorta to the parenchymatous cells, or working 
cells of these glands. The blood stream carries them to 
where they are utilized. They activate, rejuvenate, 
restore and benefit the cells, organs and systems and 
each other as necessary, and as described. When given 
intravenously, subcutaneously, or intramuscularly, 
these products must take the same route to be ulti- 
mately distributed. 
We are sure that these are truths, else thyroid treat- 
ment per os never would have benefited a suitable pa- 
tient. This is the best and most thoroughly under- 
stood of all reasoning for my position. 
Thus organotherapy is a measure which complete: 
McDowell’s triumphs. The administration of ovarian 
substance (corpus luteum, or whole gland), and its 
synergists (thyroid, if hyperthyroidism is absent, and 
pituitary) aids as can no other measure thousands of 
women who have suffered the tortures of an induced 
menopause. 
The fame of the organotherapist goes farther; for 
in dysovarism, or dyshormonism it may and often does 
restore and assist normal menstrual function to the 
degree that operation may be averted. 
In the unnatural cases of the menopause, this therapy 
will aid and has aided many mothers, sisters and wives 
at the time of life when apprehension, neurasthenia 
and insanity are most to be feared. Their forces for 
good will have been conserved for their loved ones, 
their obligations to their families and to society will 
have been fulfilled, whereas, without such help thou- 
sands of women would have been semi-invalids, or 
worse. 
