'Marvelon' oral contraceptive pills, Europe, 1981-1985
- maker:
- Organon International
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'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, plastic (unidentified) and materia medica
- Measurements:
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packets: 3 mm x 92 mm x 63 mm, .001kg
- type:
- oral contraceptive pill
