Electro Prostate Device - Thermalaid

Object/Artifact

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SSVMS Museum of Medical History

Name/Title

Electro Prostate Device - Thermalaid

Entry/Object ID

0920

Description

AC Thermalaid Electro Prostate Treatment Device This device was marketed as a prostate gland warmer to dilate the rectum thereby providing gentle stimulation to capillary blood vessels. They were sold under the claim to cure prostate hypertrophy as well as a treatment for constipation and hemorrhoids. These devices were sold primarily through mail-order advertisements in newspapers and magazines along with. Testimonials. The Federal Trade Commission issued a cease and desist order in November of 1936.