Cases Quote by Hans Selye
“It is generally assumed that recurrent miscarriage may be due to progesterone deficiency, hypothyroidism or vitamin E deficiency and should be treated in theses cases with progesterone, thyroid extracts and vitamin E respectively. In theory, thyroid therapy appears to be the least well-founded, especially when applied to women without manifest signs of hypothyroidism, yet among the measures mentioned above it is most frequently claimed to have been successful.”
About This Quote
Source Medical textbook: “Stress and the General Adaptation Syndrome”, 1950
Treatments for recurrent miscarriage often lack solid evidence, especially thyroid therapy without clear symptoms.
In simple terms: Some miscarriage treatments aren’t well proven.
Key Takeaway
Critically evaluate medical recommendations.
Themes
medicine
pregnancy
evidence‑based practice
Mood
cautious
analytical
Type
educational
clinical.
When to use this quote
- obstetrics
- prenatal care
- clinical decision‑making
- patient counseling
Key Concepts
clinical uncertainty
risk‑benefit analysis
patient autonomy
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports each treatment?
- How can patients make informed choices?
A Different Perspective
Over‑reliance on unproven therapies can cause harm.
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