A Practical Treatise on Disorders of the Sexual Function, in the Male and Female (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Max Huhner

9780484753203: A Practical Treatise on Disorders of the Sexual Function, in the Male and Female (Classic Reprint)

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ISBN 10: 0484753207 ISBN 13: 9780484753203

Publisher: Forgotten Books, 2018

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In Max Huhner's A Practical Treatise on Disorders of the Sexual Function, this section examines satyriasis and nymphomania as clinical entities.

It discusses how these conditions relate to broader nervous and psychic factors, and how they may be connected to changes in the posterior urethra and other genital conditions. The discussion includes how diagnoses are made, prognosis, and thoughtful treatment options, including the role of hypnotism in some cases and the impact of lifestyle factors.

The text emphasizes careful history-taking, differential diagnosis, and realistic expectations about outcomes. It presents illustrative cases and practical guidance for clinicians managing patients with excessive sexual impulses, along with cautions about legal and social implications.
What you’ll learn

How satyriasis and nymphomania are defined, differentiated, and assessed
The role of hereditary and psychopathic factors in these conditions
Diagnostic approaches, prognosis, and treatment strategies
The potential value of reflex and local treatments, including specialist procedures

Ideal for readers of medical and urology texts seeking a historical and clinical perspective on sexual neuroses and their management.

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