Rubin gynaecology test, 1956
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Rubin gynaecology test, 1956
Rubin gynaecology test. Doctor with nurse and patient in a hospital, with the doctor carrying out a test on the female patients fallopian tubes. This test, inflating the tubes and abdomen with a gas such as carbon dioxide, tests for infertility. Known as tubal insufflation or the Rubin test, it is named for US gynaecologist Isidor Clinton Rubin (1883-1958) who developed the test in 1919 and 1920. It was widely used in the mid-20th century, but fell out of use with the advance of laparoscopic techniques in the 1970s. Photographed at the infertility clinic at Long Island Jewish Hospital, New York, USA, on 7 December 1956
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1900s 1950s 1956 Clinic Diagnosing Diagnosis Doctor Fallopian Tube Family Planning Female Reproductive System Fertility Gynecological Gynecology Hospital Infertile Infertility Machine New York State North American Nurse Patient Test Testing Tubes Gynaecologist Gynecologist
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This photograph captures a significant moment in the field of gynaecology. Taken at the infertility clinic in Long Island Jewish Hospital, New York, USA, on December 7th, 1956, it showcases Dr. Rubin conducting his groundbreaking gynaecology test. In this historical image, we see Dr. Rubin accompanied by a nurse as they perform the Rubin gynaecology test on a female patient. This innovative procedure involved inflating the fallopian tubes and abdomen with carbon dioxide gas to assess fertility levels. Developed by renowned US gynaecologist Isidor Clinton Rubin between 1919 and 1920, this technique was widely used during the mid-20th century for diagnosing infertility. The photo provides insight into medical practices of that era when laparoscopic techniques were yet to be advanced. It highlights both technological advancements and human expertise coming together to address reproductive health concerns. As we observe this snapshot from history, we are reminded of how far medical science has progressed since then. The introduction of more sophisticated diagnostic tools and procedures has rendered the Rubin test obsolete over time. Preserved by Library of Congress' Science Photo Library collection, this monochrome print serves as a testament to the dedication and pioneering spirit of medical professionals like Dr. Rubin who paved the way for modern-day advancements in women's healthcare.
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