How did doctors treat female hysteria 100 years ago?

This actually happened sometimes, although it was not widely discussed. Female patients of some British doctors were treated by "hysterical paroxysm", which is a fancy and deceptive term for "masturbation to orgasm". It was so much work to do that doctors of the late 1800s invented a mechanical device to make it easier; today, we call it a "vibrator", and virtually every woman has one. (And those who don't, should get one!)

No kidding!