[The first national general investigation and treatment of uterine prolapse: 1959-1966].

The first national general investigationon uterine prolapse is an important measure of strengthening the protection of working women. Under the guidance of the Ministry of Health, local governments are extensively carried out all rescuing works, including the adjustment of labor time by organizing traditional and western medicine practitioners to carry on the comprehensive survey and concentrated treatment, with certain effects. Across the full application of traditional Chinese medical therapies with its recipes and medicines, traditional Chinese medical practitioners were actively involved in rescuing. Restricted by the medical conditions with non-popular surgical treatment, medical practitioners continuously explored the surgical treatment suitable for rural areas, offering valuable experiences for the future treatment.