Tube of ovocyclin ointment, in original carton, England, 1955-1970
- maker:
- CIBA Laboratories Limited
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Tube of ovocyclin ointment, in original carton, by Ciba Laboratories Ltd., English, 1955-1970
Ovocyclin is a hormone produced in the body, by the ovaries and placenta in women and in the testes of men. As a form of oestrogen it is mainly responsible for the development of breasts and body hair. It also controls the menstrual cycle and prepares the uterus for pregnancy. This treatment contains Ovocyclin to boost low levels of the hormone in the body.
Details
- Category:
- Materia Medica & Pharmacology
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A627728
- Materials:
- carton, paper, tube, metal and tube, plastic
- Measurements:
-
overall: 29 mm x 115 mm x 29 mm, .03kg
tube: 21 mm x 115 mm x 32 mm,
- type:
- ovocyclin
