Microgynon 30 contraceptive pills

Microgynon 30, packet of contraceptive pills by unknown manufacturer (Schering Health Care); British, (?), 1976-1980; combined oral contraceptive 'The Pill', contains oestrogen and progesterone, Ethinylestradiol (previously spelt ethinyloestradiol in the UK) a synthetic version of oestrogen and levonorgestrel is a synthetic form of progesterone

Details

Category:
Obstetrics, Gynaecology & Contraception
Object Number:
1981-1395 Pt13
Materials:
metal (foil), plastic (unidentified) and cardboard
Measurements:
packet, max: length 130 mm
packet, max: width 85 mm
type:
contraceptive pills

Parts

Box for Microgynon 30 Oral Contraceptive Pills

Box for Microgynon 30 oral contraceptive pills containing levonorgestrel and ethinyloestradiol, Schering AG Berlin/Bergkamen.

Object Number:
1981-1395 Pt13/2
type:
tablet , oral contraceptive pill and box - container
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