FRHD 2100 Chapter Notes - Chapter 11: Copper Iuds, Vaginal Bleeding, Combined Oral Contraceptive Pill

• School: University of Guelph
• Department: Family Relations and Human Development
• Course: FRHD 2100
• Professor: Tuuli Kukkonen

Document Summary

Greek and roman women- places absorbent materials within their vaginas to absorb semen. Ancient egypt- sheaths worn over the penis (as decorative covers) traced back to them. Fallopius- italian anatomist that first described sheaths of linen. Were made of animal intestines- popular to prevent stis and unwanted pregnancies. 18th century- when the term condom was used to describe the penile sheath. 1843- when condoms made of rubber were introduced (charles goodyear- invented vulcanization of rubber. 19th- many other forms of contraceptives were used (withdrawal, vaginal sponges, and douching) Birth control and abortion was legal until 19th century (made laws) 1920s- movement started to legalize contraceptives (formed canadian birth control league) 1930s- mar hawkins established the first birth control clinic (hamilton) 1969- when contraception became legal and abortion was allowed under certain conditions control pills, withdrawal was third most common. Found that as teens get older switch from condoms to the pill.