Historically, humans don’t have a stellar record when it comes to treating female-specific ailments.
As far back as ancient Greece, vaginal pains were relieved using tampons soaked in opium and belladonna.
And while you might expect this to be just another absurd ancient medical practice, similar techniques survived well into the 19th century.
When cocaine began being used as a surgical anesthetic in the mid-1800s, it often came in the form of an antiseptic tampon that was applied to bullet wounds.
Toward the end of the century, cocaine was regarded as a valid treatment for gynecological illnesses, so women were prescribed cocaine tampons.
Soon enough, cocaine absorbed vaginally became a panacea that could treat a wide range of ailments.
These included inflammations, uterine diseases, cervical endometritis, painful childbirth, and even sore nipples.
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