Metrodoras

Metrodoras was a Greek physician and philosopher who lived in the first or second century CE. She is primarily known for her medical writings, particularly a treatise on gynecological issues. She was a follower of the philosophy of Epicurus, and her medical practice was influenced by this school of thought. Sources suggest she was a prominent figure in her time, capable of performing surgery and offering advice on a range of ailments. Her work is considered significant for its contributions to the understanding of women's health in antiquity. While much of her original writing is lost, fragments and references in later texts provide insight into her medical knowledge and philosophical perspective. She is sometimes cited as one of the earliest female physicians whose work has survived in some form.