Hysteria and the Wandering Womb

What is the oldest medical diagnosis in history? It's hysteria, the condition attributed to women's wombs wandering around their bodies causing trouble. Come explore the 4000-year history of this bizarre medical tradition.

NOTE: This episode has been updated to remove parts no longer supported by scholarly opinion.

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