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of the whole pituitary gland is indicated, as in these cases 

 probably both lobes of the gland are functionally insufficient. 

 It is stated that moderate doses can be given for a long 

 period without harmful effects. 



Ovary 



Ovarian substance for therapeutic use is a dry powder 

 prepared from the entire fresh ovary of the hog. It is 

 employed with some success in functional dysmenorrhoea, 

 disturbances of the menopause, etc. In dysmenorrhoea, 2 to 

 4 grains may be given every four hours until the symptoms 

 are relieved. 



COEPUS LUTEUM 



The corpus luteum of the ovary produces an internal 

 secretion whose function appears to be to stimulate the 

 menstrual flow and also to sensitize the uterine mucosa for 

 placental formation. 



Powdered corpus luteum has been extensively used in 

 various forms of dysmenorrhoea, neurasthenia, functional 

 disorders associated with the natural or artificial menopause, 

 and functional amenorrhoea. It has been found useful in 

 vomiting of pregnancy. 



The average dose of corpus luteum is five grains of the 

 dried powder taken three times daily, during meals. 



Thymus Gland 



The thymus gland is a mass of lymphoid tissue situated 

 in the upper anterior part of the thorax. It is well developed 

 at birth, and then under normal conditions gradually dis- 

 appears. Little is known of the function of the thymus, but 

 it is believed to be concerned in growth and development 

 and to be closely associated in function with the thyroid. 



