Ovysmen contraceptive pills

Two packets of combined contraceptive pills "Ovysmen 0.5/35", monophasic, with instruction leaflets, by Ortho-Cliag Pharmaceutical Ltd., England, 1982

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Object Number:
1986-1248/616
Materials:
paper, foil and plastic
type:
contraceptive pills
credit:
Donated by A M Christopher

Parts

'Ovysmen' oral contraceptive pills

Monophasic pills such as ‘Ovysmen’ are taken for 21 days with a week in between packets. The pill suppresses ovulation, which is the release of eggs into the womb. They also make it difficult for sperm to reach an egg, or for an egg to implant itself in the lining of the womb. Each pill contains the same amount of oestrogen. Oral contraceptive pills prevent pregnancy. However, extra precautions are needed to prevent sexually transmitted infections. The pills are shown with other oral contraceptives.

Measurements:
overall: 14 mm x 85 mm x 45 mm, .015kg
Materials:
cardboard , plastic (unidentified) , aluminium alloy , paper (fibre product) and materia medica
Object Number:
1986-1248/616/1
type:
oral contraceptive pill
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