" Cases of conception without the slightest
sexual desire or pleasure, either from fright, as in rape, or
naturally deficient constitution, have been recorded; as well as
conception during intoxication and in a hypnotic trance, which
latter has recently assumed a much mooted legal aspect. As far
back as 1680, Duverney speaks of conception without the slightest
sense of desire or pleasure on the part of the female.
Conception with Deficient Organs.--Having spoken of conception
with some obstructive interference, conception with some natural
or acquired deficiency of the functional, organic, or genital
apparatus must be considered. It is a well-known fact that women
exhibiting rudimentary development of the uterus or vagina are
still liable to become pregnant, and many such cases have been
recorded; but the most peculiar cases are those in which
pregnancy has appeared after removal of some of the sexual
apparatus.
Pregnancy going to term with a successful delivery frequently
follows the performance of ovariotomy with astonishing rapidity.
Olier cites an instance of ovariotomy with a pregnancy of twins
three months afterward, and accouchement at term of two
well-developed boys. Polaillon speaks of a pregnancy consecutive
to ovariotomy, the accouchement being normal at term.
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