1964 Enovid
(U.S.A.) birth-control pill package &
directions with booklet Planning Your Family
(also 1964) addressed to married women, not
single.
Pro-Fo Lactic
(U.S.A., 1930-40s?) Either a contraceptive
or treatment for STDs (sexually transmitted
diseases), or both. Ointment with a bag to
contain penis.
Fresca douche powder
(early 20th century, U.S.A.); the label
contains language possibly hinting at
contraceptive use.
See also early
contraceptive sponges disguised for other uses.
Ad for Ergoapiol, treatment for painful or
missing menstrual periods or other
irregularities of the menstrual cycle - or
for abortion, 1904.
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MUSEUM OF MENSTRUATION AND WOMEN'S
HEALTH
Menthagill Powder (sample
envelope)
The S. E. Massengill Company, Bristol,
Tenn.-Va. (U.S.A., 1920s?)
There was no powder in the
envelope when it arrived at this
museum.
I thank
the donor!
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Below:
Front. The envelope measures 4 7/8
x 3" (12.5 x 7.6 cm).
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Below:
Back.
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1964 Enovid (U.S.A.)
birth-control pill package & directions
with booklet
Planning Your Family
(also 1964) addressed to married women, not
single.
Pro-Fo Lactic
(U.S.A., 1930-40s?) Either a contraceptive
or treatment for STDs
(sexually transmitted diseases), or both.
Ointment with a bag to contain penis.
Fresca douche powder
(early 20th century, U.S.A.); the label
contains language
possibly hinting at contraceptive use.
Egyptian
hieroglyphics
from about 1550 B.C.E. describing a tampon used
for contraception
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