Dear John,
Today marks the 50th birthday of one of the most important inventions in the history of reproductive rights – the at-home pregnancy test.
Exactly 50 years ago today, DIY pregnancy tests named “Predictor” were launched in pharmacies the UK, placing the medical technology of pregnancy testing directly in a woman's hands for the first time. Prior to its invention, women had to rely on doctors, chemists, or labs to confirm a pregnancy, and this could take a number of weeks.
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