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Thirty-six had symptoms attributable to the menopause.
These patients were kept under observation at the clinic, sent to
hospital or referred to their own doctor.
Thirty-two had disorders of menstrual function. Six of
these had fibroids and were transferred to hospital for treatment;
the others were kept under observation at the clinic.
Twenty-two complained of genital displacements. Eight
were referred to hospital for operation, and the remainder were
treated at the clinic.
Twenty-three were found to be pregnant.
Seven complained of sterility. These were investigated and
suitable lines of treatment suggested to them.
Eleven had hyperpiesia.
Thirteen had backache.
The remaining sixty-four patients fall into the miscellaneous
group —headaches, rheumatism, eye trouble and heart disease.
These patients were either referred to their own doctor or to suitable
places for treatment.
There has been an increase in the number of patients attending
with gynaecological complaints and a decrease of patients with
other illnesses. There has also been an increase in the number of
patients complaining of sterility; this complaint is often a source
of unhappiness over many years and sometimes can be remedied by
very simple measures, and it is therefore satisfactory that this
type of patient is attending the clinic in increasing numbers.
There have been no cases of malignant disease this year.
CHILDREN'S CLINIC.
One hundred and four new cases were seen in addition to
those children referred under the Post-Infectious Disease Scheme.
Some of these children were sent by other doctors who wished a
more thorough examination than could be carried out in a Welfare
Clinic, while others were children over five years of age whose
parents wished to avail themselves of this clinic for advice.