Provera is used to treat endometriosis, the absence of menstrual periods (not due to pregnancy), abnormal bleeding from the uterus, certain types of cancer including cancer of the breast, kidney and endometrium, and in combination with an estrogen containing medicine to relieve symptoms of menopause in women with an intact uterus. (NPS MedicineWise)Two rectangular cardboard boxes containing strips of Provera 5mg tablets. Front of each box is printed with supply and use warnings, as well as the text '28 TABLETS/Provera Tablets/5 mg/Each tablet contains: MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE 5mg. Front of box is also labelled 'SAMPLE ONLY' and 'NEW/COLOUR/NEW FORMULATION/NEW SHAPE'. Manufacturer logo (Upjohn) at bottom right hand corner of the front of each box. Back of box is printed with dosage instructions, storage instructions, and tablet contents. Manufacturer logo (Upjohn) at bottom left on back of box. one end of box is imprinted with a batch number and an expiry date. Expiry date is 12/97. Tablet strips each contain 28 tablets, in four rows of seven. Front of tablet strip printed with the text 'Provera 5mh Tablets' at centre. Left hand side of tablet strip is printed with the text 'WEEK 1', 'WEEK 2', "WEEK 3', and 'WEEK 4', with each week label corresponding to a row of seven tablets. Abbreviations for the days of the week are printed on tablet strip next to each tablet. Right hand side of tablet strip is stamped with a batch number and an expiry date. Expiry date is 12/97. Tablet strip has silver foil on top surface, and blue foil on bottom surface. Blue foil on bottom of tablet strip printed with the repeated text 'Upjohn/Provera Tablets/MEDROXYPROGESTERONE/ ACETATE 5mg'.endometriosis, menopause

Used to treat endometriosis, breast/renal carcinoma, amenorrhoea.Cardboard box containing strip of Provera 5mg medication. Front of box carries safety warnings and the text '28 TABLETS/Provera 5mg/Tablets/Each tablet contains:/MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE 5mg/Dose: As directed by a physician/SAMPLE ONLY'. Back of box repeats ingredient and dosage information and the 'SAMPLE ONLY' text, and provides directions to store medication below 30 degrees Celsius. Upjohn logo (manufacturer) printed on both front and back of box. One end of box is printed with a batch number, and a best before date of '6/93'. Tablet strip inside box contains 28 identical white tablets, in four strips of seven.obstetrics

Used to treat endometriosis, breast/renal carcinoma, amenorrhoea.Box containing two strips of Provera tablets and instruction booklet. Text printed on front of box reads '30 TABLETS/Provera (R) Tablets/10mg/Each tablet contains:/MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE 10 mg'. Front of box also printed with warnings, logo of manufacturer - Upjohn - and a graphic describing it as 'NEW/FORMULATION'. Back of box printed with dosage and storage instructions, ingredients, and Upjohn logo. one end of box imprinted with batch number and expiry date - expiry date is 'JAN 95'.obstetrics

Used for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea and abnormal uterine bleeding, endometriosis.Two strips of Provelle 28 tablets. Each strip contains a row of 7 blue tablets, and a row of 7 maroon tablets. Blue tablets are imprinted with a 'U' design on one side. Maroon tablets are printed with the text 'PREMARIN' on one side. Text printed on tablet packaging reads 'Provelle 28/Maroon tablets - Premarin (conjugated oestrogens) 0.625 mg/Blue tablets - Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate) 5mg/Take two tablets (1 maroon and 1 blue) per day'. Abbreviations for days of the week are printed below the tablets. Background of packaging is yellow, with vertical white bands behind the tablets, each band covering one blue and one maroon tablet. Back of packaging contains listing of ingredients, and contact details for manufacturer/distributer 'Upjohn'. Back of one strip is imprinted with the text '(B)AD931'. Back of second strip is imprinted with the text 'EXPAUG96'.obstetrics

Part of the laparoscopy equipment donated by Dr Geoff Bishop. Dr Geoffrey Bishop, whilst at the Department of O and G, University of Liverpool, UK, began laparoscopy in 1969. On returning to Australia, Bishop and Grimwade together with Mr Peter Paterson introduced gynaecological laparoscopy to Melbourne, practising at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (QVMH), Melbourne in 1969. The College, through the Victorian State Committee of the Australian Council, RCOG, ran training courses in laparoscopy for local and interstate gynaecologists. These were conducted by Bishop, Grimwade and Paterson. They established protocols, with particular reference to safety, for the conduct of laparoscopy. Laparoscopy was used initially for diagnosis and for limited treatment using diathermy for conditions such as endometriosis. The real impetus came with the great upsurge of tubal sterilization in the early 1970s. Early techniques included diathermy and division of the Fallopian tubes using the Palmer forceps. [Dr Peter Renou, former honoury curator.]Palmer's diathermy forceps. It has two pronds for grasping that retracts with a screw mechanism. Purchased by Geoff Bishop as an additional part of original laparoscopy set, also included in this accession 1999005.laparoscopy, tubal ligation, infertility investigation

Part of the laparoscopy equipment donated by Dr Geoff Bishop. Dr Geoffrey Bishop, whilst at the Department of O and G, University of Liverpool, UK, began laparoscopy in 1969. On returning to Australia, Bishop and Grimwade together with Mr Peter Paterson introduced gynaecological laparoscopy to Melbourne, practising at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (QVMH), Melbourne in 1969. The College, through the Victorian State Committee of the Australian Council, RCOG, ran training courses in laparoscopy for local and interstate gynaecologists. These were conducted by Bishop, Grimwade and Paterson. They established protocols, with particular reference to safety, for the conduct of laparoscopy. Laparoscopy was used initially for diagnosis and for limited treatment using diathermy for conditions such as endometriosis. The real impetus came with the great upsurge of tubal sterilization in the early 1970s. Early techniques included diathermy and division of the Fallopian tubes using the Palmer forceps. [Dr Peter Renou, former honoury curator.]This Spackman's cannula was used by Dr Geoff Bishop during gynaecological laparscopioc surgery.He used this decice as a uterine elevator. Also, for testing tubal patency by inserting dye through it. Manufacturers stamp: ANAX.laparoscopy, tubal ligation, infertility investigation

Part of the laparoscopy equipment donated by Dr Geoff Bishop. Dr Geoffrey Bishop, whilst at the Department of O and G, University of Liverpool, UK, began laparoscopy in 1969. On returning to Australia, Bishop and Grimwade together with Mr Peter Paterson introduced gynaecological laparoscopy to Melbourne, practising at the Queen Victoria Memorial Hospital (QVMH), Melbourne in 1969. The College, through the Victorian State Committee of the Australian Council, RCOG, ran training courses in laparoscopy for local and interstate gynaecologists. These were conducted by Bishop, Grimwade and Paterson. They established protocols, with particular reference to safety, for the conduct of laparoscopy. Laparoscopy was used initially for diagnosis and for limited treatment using diathermy for conditions such as endometriosis. The real impetus came with the great upsurge of tubal sterilization in the early 1970s. Early techniques included diathermy and division of the Fallopian tubes using the Palmer forceps. [Dr Peter Renou, former honoury curator.]This cannula has two points for tubal attachments at one end. At yhe other end, a bell cap with a nossel.This was used by Dr Geoff Bishop during gynaecological laparscopioc surgery. This instrument is commonly used for suction. Also, for testing tubal patency by inserting dye through it. Manufacturers stamp: PRECIOUS.laparoscopy, tubal ligation, infertility investigation