[Modern history of gynecology in China].

Dealing with the modern history (1850-1949) of the establishment and development of Gynecology in China, this paper claims that the sprouting period covers the time prior to 1899. After 1991 Gynecology developed steadily due to the advancement of surgery, pathology, bacteriology and anesthesiology. During this period, there were definite improvements in Gynecology diagnosis, treatment of pelvic inflammation and gynecological endocrinology.