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'Marvelon' oral contraceptive pills, Europe, 1981-1985

Made:: 1981-1985 in Europe

maker:: Organon International

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Marvelon contraceptive tablets. Top three quarter view, dark grey background
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Marvelon contraceptive tablets. Top three quarter view. dark grey background.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

'Marvelon' oral contraceptive tablets in blister pack with cardboard carton, by Organon International, Europe, 1981-1985 (see note).

‘Marvelon’ is a type of ‘third generation’ oral contraceptive pill. Third generation pills have slightly different combinations of hormones than earlier brands. In the mid-1990s, third generation pills were thought to increase the risk of blood clotting. However, research has now found the risk of blood clotting was lower than in pregnancy.

Details

Category:: Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception

Object Number:: 1987-799/179

Materials:: aluminium alloy, materia medica and plastic (unidentified)

Measurements:: packets: 3 mm x 92 mm x 63 mm, .001kg

type:: oral contraceptive pill

taxonomy:

drug
tablet
drug

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