And Abortion From The Ancient Wor... - Contraception

Egyptian women used pessaries made of crocodile dung, honey, or lint. The acidity likely acted as a mild spermicide.

This is for informational purposes only. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional. AI responses may include mistakes. Learn more Contraception and Abortion from the Ancient Wor...

The most famous contraceptive of antiquity. A giant fennel from Cyrene so effective and popular it was harvested to extinction by the 1st century CE. Egyptian women used pessaries made of crocodile dung,

Highly advanced medical papyri (like the Ebers Papyri) list numerous recipes for "emptying the womb," suggesting it was a standard medical procedure. For medical advice or diagnosis, consult a professional

In some cultures, women drank solutions containing toxic metals. While they prevented pregnancy, they often caused organ failure or death. ⚕️ Abortion: Surgical and Chemical

Abortion was widely practiced, though views on it varied by culture and the stage of the pregnancy. Techniques