INTRAUTERINE PASTES
- 20 May 1944
- journal article
- research article
- Published by American Medical Association (AMA) in JAMA
- Vol. 125 (3) , 205-207
- https://doi.org/10.1001/jama.1944.02850210027007
Abstract
Twelve years ago a series of articles1 appeared in the European literature with respect to the dangerous effects of soft soap pastes when introduced into the uterine cavity for the purpose of terminating pregnancy. Several of these products have been available to physicians since 1930. The ingredient common to practically all of these is soft soap. Some contain small quantities of iodine as potassium iodide and traces of various aromatic tinctures such as benzoin, myrrh or thymol in addition to the soap. Several editorial items have appeared in The Journal2 with respect to the deaths and injuries reported in Europe from the use of these products. I have had occasion to review in connection with the development of actions under the Federal Food Drug and Cosmetic Act a number of abortion fatalities and injuries in which these pastes have reportedly been used. Similar cases have not been previouslyThis publication has 1 reference indexed in Scilit:
- ABORTIFACIENT PASTESJAMA, 1940