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Discover the Polygon Coil: An Exhibition Exploring 1960s Contraceptive Device History and Design

Uncover the design challenges and historical context behind this Danish-developed intrauterine device from the 1960s.

This detailed exhibition entry focuses on the Polygon Coil, a notable soft plastic contraceptive device. Developed by Danish gynecologists in the 1960s, it highlights significant challenges in designing effective and comfortable intrauterine devices. Explore its multi-angular shape, purpose, and historical usage within the context of medical history and innovation. This object represents a key part of contraception history in the museum's collection.

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This entry details the Polygon Coil, a soft plastic contraceptive device developed in the 1960s by Danish gynecologists. It highlights the challenges in designing effective and comfortable intrauterine devices and describes the specific features and usage of the Polygon model.

Curatorial context

The Polygon Coil, dating to 1975 and made of plastic, represents a significant development in intrauterine devices (IUDs). Developed by Danish gynecologists in the 1960s, its multi-angular shape was designed for a snug fit within the uterus, while a small visible metal component facilitated X-ray check-ups. The text explains the broader challenge of creating foreign objects for the uterus that would prevent pregnancy without being expelled or causing inflammation. This particular coil was inserted after childbirth and used for an extended period, requiring regular check-ups. The provided donor information and inventory number suggest this is a detailed record of an object within the museum's collection, possibly featured in a display on the history of contraception.

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Developed by Danish gynecologists.
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