The year 1776 saw the first successful attempt at artificial insemination. A humble draper, born with a deformed urethra and penis, and his wife was having difficulty in conceiving a child. The couple brought the issue to the esteemed Dr. John Hunter whose advice was to use a warm syringe to inject the husband's semen into his wife's uterus. Success! Modern science helped the happy couple become parents.
But like so many scientific topics that tend to be controversial due to moral and religious feelings, Dr Hunter didn't reveal the success of the procedure; in fact he hid it. It wasn't until after Dr Hunter's death that the successful artificial insemination was revealed.
yey for artificial insemination. Too bad the good doctor didn't get any credit.
ReplyDeletefascinating! What a modest Dr., but of course his career was in his best interest!
ReplyDeleteCool anecdote--lucky couple.
ReplyDeleteWow. What a interesting post. I agree with the bearded lady about him not getting the credit for it.
ReplyDeleteHow interesting! Too bad he didn't share his knowledge.
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Oh my! Well, that sure was interesting- and fortunate for the couple also!
ReplyDeleteGod that must have hurt, though. Whew!
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