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of 0.50 centigrams 3 or 4 times a day. Between the 

 hemorrhages the doses can be reduced to twice daily. 

 Just the opposite of the ovary, mammary extract has a 

 decongestive action on the uterus. 11 



(d) SURGICAL. If the hemorrhages persist or become 

 dangerous because of the resulting anemia, the only thing 

 to do is castration of the ovaries, or the removal of 

 the uterus and ovaries, or sterilization by means 

 of radiotherapy. 



11 Here is the indication par excellence for thymus therapy to oppose the 

 ovarian activity. (Dose: 0.50 centigrams twice daily). 



