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What did the Kahun papyrus dating to 1850 BCE refer to as a contraceptive technique?
What did the Kahun papyrus dating to 1850 BCE refer to as a contraceptive technique?
- Practicing certain rituals during the menstrual cycle
- Wearing specific amulets
- Ingestion of herbal concoctions
- Vaginal pessary of crocodile dung and fermented dough (correct)
What did Soranus of Ephesus create as a contraceptive method during the early second century in Rome?
What did Soranus of Ephesus create as a contraceptive method during the early second century in Rome?
- Intrauterine device made of copper
- Specialized barrier methods made of animal intestines
- Highly acidic concoction of fruits, nuts, and wool placed at the cervical os (correct)
- Herbal tea to be consumed after intercourse
What is the primary reason for the modern society to consider voluntary control of fertility as of paramount importance?
What is the primary reason for the modern society to consider voluntary control of fertility as of paramount importance?
- Threat of rapid population growth (correct)
- Government policies
- Economic advantages for individuals
- Religious beliefs
What is coitus interruptus as a method of contraception?
What is coitus interruptus as a method of contraception?
Why is effective control of reproduction essential to a woman's ability to achieve her individual goals?
Why is effective control of reproduction essential to a woman's ability to achieve her individual goals?
What did the Kahun papyrus dating to 1850 BCE refer to as a contraceptive technique?
What did the Kahun papyrus dating to 1850 BCE refer to as a contraceptive technique?
What did Soranus of Ephesus create as a contraceptive method during the early second century in Rome?
What did Soranus of Ephesus create as a contraceptive method during the early second century in Rome?
What is the primary reason for modern society to consider voluntary control of fertility as of paramount importance?
What is the primary reason for modern society to consider voluntary control of fertility as of paramount importance?
What is the practice of coitus interruptus as a method of contraception?
What is the practice of coitus interruptus as a method of contraception?
Why is effective control of reproduction essential to a woman's ability to achieve her individual goals?
Why is effective control of reproduction essential to a woman's ability to achieve her individual goals?
