Soranus of Ephesus (98-138) on postpartum depression.
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Although ancient Greek physicians described several mental disorders, their medical texts bring little information about postpartum depression as defined by modern medicine. Only one reference in ancient Greek medical literature - a passage from Soranus' Gynaeciorum libri IV - can be considered a clear presentation of this mental disorder. Soranus' interpretation seems to be firmly based on the tenets of the four humours.
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ورودعنوان ژورنال:
- Acta medico-historica adriatica : AMHA
دوره 12 1 شماره
صفحات -
تاریخ انتشار 2014