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1x1cc ampoule, in original yellow box, of Primodian-Depot (oestradiol and testosterone esters). Research indicates the blend of hormones was used to treat 'female climacteric', most likely menopausal symptoms. Printing in the side indicates this small container was given away as a free sample. Manufactured by Schering AG, Germany, 1982-1986.

Primodian-Depot ampoule

1982-1986
Glass bottle of 25, 10mg "Testoral" tablets (testosterone B.P.), with a bakelite lid. 45 mm x 28 mm diameter. Blue and cream printed label is adhered to the glass and reinforced with plastic, reading, '25/SUBLINGS/ 10mg//TESTORAL/.../ORGAN ON LABORATORIES LIMITED/BRETTENHAM HOUSE LONDON W.C.2' Manufactured by Organon Laboratories Ltd., English, 1910-1950.

Bottle of Testoral tablets

1910-1950
Carton (cardboard) for packet of 'Primoteston Depot' (testosterone enanthate, 250mg) with three glass ampoules in oily solution and informational leaflet. 17 mm x 72 mm x 48 mm (box), .015kg. Supplied by Schering Health Care Ltd., Burgess Hill, West Sussex. Made by Schering AG, Germany, 1989-1992.

Carton of "Primoteston Depot" ampoules

1989-1992
Cardboard carton of 5 mg Neo-Hombreol (M) tablets (testosterone) with approximately 17 remaining. 27 mm x 65 mm x 80 mm. Made by Organon Laboratories Ltd., London, 1940-1970.

Carton of Neo-Hombreol tablets

1940-1970
Pack of four 1c.c. ampoules of "Testoviron" (testosterone propionate) unopened in original carton with plastic wrapping. 21 mm x 67 mm x 60 mm, 35 g. Manufactured by British Schering Ltd., London, 1950-1965.

Pack of 'Testoviron' ampoules

1950-1965
2ml vial in carboard box of Mixogen injection (testosterone and ethinyloestradiol), in original plastic wrapping. 27 mm x 62 mm x 21 mm, 16g. Made by Organon, English, 1970-1985.

2ml vial in box of Mixogen injection

1970-1985
One 2 ml vial of testosterone, for the prototype male contraceptive pill. 39 mm x 16 mm, 8g. One injection to be given each month, in combination with daily pills. Manufactured by Organon, Netherlands, 2000.

Phial of testosterone

2000
One 2 ml glass vial of testosterone, for the prototype male contraceptive pill. 39 mm x 16 mm, 6g. One injection to be given each month, in combination with daily pills. Manufactured by Organon, Netherlands, 2000

Glass phial of testosterone

2000
Two implants, each containing 200mg of testosterone, for the male contraceptive pill manufactured by Organon, Netherlands. 85 mm x 10 mm, 7 g each. Edinburgh University used these implants in combination with pills during successful trials in 1999, volunteers had to take four pills daily and two implants were inserted in the abdomen every twelve weeks. The implant is stored with cotton wool in a glass container to ensure that it is sterile, the glass must be broken to remove the implant. One implant is in a plastic tray in a box with instructions, the other is just in a plastic tray. Organon Laboratories Ltd., Netherlands, 1999.

Implants for the Prototype Male Contraceptive Pill, 1999

1999