XXI.—Results of Removal and Transplantation of Ovaries.

Abstract

It is well known that double ovariotomy, when performed prior to puberty, exercises a prejudicial effect not only upon the generative organs but also upon the whole organism. There is, however, some disagreement as to the results of this operation when performed after puberty, and particularly in regard to the occurrence of heat or menstruation.It is the purpose of this paper to adduce further evidence upon this question, as well as to describe experiments the result of which indicates that the nature of the ovarian influence is chemical rather than nervous.