Primodos
Primodos
Primodos (pronounced: /priːmədɒs/) is a hormonal pregnancy test that was used in the 1950s to the late 1970s. It was manufactured by the German pharmaceutical company Schering AG.
Etymology
The term "Primodos" is derived from the Latin words "primus", meaning first, and "dos", meaning dose. It was named so because it was one of the first oral hormonal pregnancy tests available.
Usage
Primodos was a two-pill test that contained high levels of synthetic progesterone and estrogen. Women were instructed to take the two pills, and if they did not menstruate within a few days, it was assumed they were pregnant.
Controversy
Primodos has been the subject of controversy due to allegations that it caused birth defects in children whose mothers took the test. Several studies have suggested a link between the use of Primodos and a range of serious health problems in children, including spina bifida, heart defects, and neurological disorders. However, the manufacturer, Schering AG, has consistently denied these claims.
Related Terms
- Hormonal pregnancy test
- Progesterone
- Estrogen
- Birth defects
- Spina bifida
- Heart defects
- Neurological disorders
- Schering AG
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Primodos
- Wikipedia's article - Primodos
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