Massage of the Ovaries
Ovaries. Massage of the ovaries is sometimes advocated by gynecologists for the relief of congestion, neuralgia, adhe¬sions and other conditions. The patient lies on her back, as for abdominal massage. The operator stands facing the pa¬tient’s face, her hands on the sides of the patient’s lower abdo¬men, near the prominent anterior bony projections of the iliac bones (the iliac crests). Stroking is done with both hands at the same time (in opposite directions) from center to sides of the lower abdomen. Friction is done with the finger-tips in the same direction. Moderate manipulation may also be done with the finger-tips about the ovarian region. During the massage the patient should breathe deeply and regularly.