Selmar Aschheim
Selmar Aschheim (1878 – 1965) was a German gynecologist and endocrinologist known for his contributions to the field of reproductive medicine. He is best known for developing the Aschheim-Zondek test, a significant advancement in early pregnancy detection.
Early Life and Education[edit | edit source]
Selmar Aschheim was born in 1878 in Berlin, Germany. He pursued his medical studies at the University of Berlin, where he developed an interest in gynecology and endocrinology. After completing his education, Aschheim began his medical practice and research in Berlin.
Career and Contributions[edit | edit source]
Aschheim's most notable contribution to medicine was the development of the Aschheim-Zondek test in collaboration with Bernhard Zondek. This test, introduced in the 1920s, was one of the first reliable methods for detecting early pregnancy. It involved injecting a woman's urine into immature female mice and observing the effects on their ovaries. The presence of the hormone human chorionic gonadotropin (hCG) in the urine, which is produced during pregnancy, would cause changes in the ovaries, indicating a positive result.
The Aschheim-Zondek test was a groundbreaking development in reproductive medicine, providing a more accurate and earlier detection of pregnancy compared to previous methods. This test laid the foundation for modern pregnancy tests and significantly impacted the field of gynecology.
Later Life and Legacy[edit | edit source]
After the rise of the Nazi Party in Germany, Aschheim, being of Jewish descent, faced persecution. He emigrated to France and later to Israel, where he continued his work in medicine. Aschheim's contributions to reproductive medicine and endocrinology have had a lasting impact, and his work is still recognized and respected in the medical community.
Selmar Aschheim passed away in 1965, leaving behind a legacy of innovation and advancement in the field of reproductive health.
Related Pages[edit | edit source]
- Aschheim-Zondek test
- Bernhard Zondek
- Human chorionic gonadotropin
- Gynecology
- Endocrinology
- Pregnancy test
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