Cervical Cancer Leaflet Durex

CervicalCancerLeaflet16.pdf

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Title

Cervical Cancer Leaflet Durex

Subject

Cervical cancer
Women's health
Contraceptives
Condoms
Sexual health

Description

Leaflet (accordion fold) about cervical cancer by Durex.
Front cover reads: "Cervical Cancer It Can Be Avoided. Your questions answered." Image depicts a woman assuming the pose of Leonardo da Vinci's drawing of the Vitruvian Man, superimposed over the faded image of a woman's face.
First page appear to be the back panels. Verso: discusses examination by male or female doctor and the cervical smear test. How do I get the results of the test? What does it mean if I am called back to see the doctor after my smear? Recto: Is there anyway in which I can help to reduce the risk of getting cervical cancer?
Addressed: The Womens National Cancer Control Campaign, 1 South Audely, London W1Y 5DQ.
Second page, verso: Cervical Cancer. Your Questions Answered. What is cervical cancer? What is pre-cancer of the cervix? What causes cervical cancer? Recto: Are there any signs or symptoms which will indicate that I am likely to develop cervical cancer? What is the cervical smear test? How is the test taken? How often should I have the test taken? Where do I go to get the test? I feel embarrassed about going to have the test. Is this a common feeling among women?
Third page: Barrier Methods Offer Protection. Addressed: Durex Information Service for Sexual Health North Circular Road, London E4 8QA. Dated May 1990.

Date

1990-05

Rights

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Format

application/pdf

Language

eng

Type

Leaflets
Text
Still image

Identifier

2017.21.5.1.543 A

Coverage

1990
London

Citation

“Cervical Cancer Leaflet Durex,” Cork LGBT Archive, accessed May 7, 2024, https://corklgbtarchive.com/items/show/867.