Title: Contraceptive methods applied in family planning clinics in Egypt.

POPLINE Document Number: 570010

Author(s):

Abdel-Razzak MK

Source citation:

In: All India Conference on Family Planning. (Report of the proceedings of the third conference, Calcutta, January 5-9, 1957.) Bombay, The Famil y Planning Association of India, 1957. p. 129-130

Abstract:

To avoid the use of criminal abortion as a means of family limitation in Egypt, 12 family planning clinics were established in various communities. The mechanical methods used were diaphragm and jelly, cervical cap and condom. Chemical methods included jellies, creams, suppositories, and foam tablets. In addition combination methods such as diaphragms with jelly, sponge with either 10% salt solution or a contraceptive or medicated tampon were used as well as physiological methods. Diaphragm and jelly was the most satisfactory method used and the most accepted. Because of the popularity of the method, a diaphragm suitable for use by the Egyptian women in a tropical climate is being produced locally with resulting economic advantages for the Egyptians.

Keywords:

Egypt
Contraceptive Usage
Contraception
Spermicidal Contraceptive Agents
Family Planning, Behavioral Methods
Conferences and Congresses
Family Planning Programs
Africa, Northern
Africa
Developing Countries
Family Planning
Contraceptive Agents
Programs
Organization and Administration