The blister pack of a hormonal medication is presented here as an everyday yet highly regulated object. The active ingredient belongs to the group of progestogens, synthetic versions of the body’s own hormone progesterone. It intervenes in the menstrual cycle, suppressing ovulation and affecting the growth of the uterine lining. It is used for contraception, the treatment of cycle-related conditions, and, in particular, for endometriosis.

Endometriosis is a chronic condition affecting an estimated 10–15% of people with a uterus. Tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, potentially causing inflammation, adhesions and severe pain. For many, this significantly impacts everyday life. Yet diagnosis often takes years. This delay is not only due to medical complexity, but also to cultural assumptions: menstrual pain is frequently normalised and therefore not recognised as a symptom requiring attention.

Treatment varies depending on the individual case, ranging from surgical interventions to hormonal therapies such as Zafrilla, which suppress the cycle and inhibit tissue growth. While there is currently no cure, available treatments can effectively alleviate symptoms and improve quality of life.

In the context of design, the work raises questions about how medical knowledge is communicated and aesthetically framed. Packaging, information leaflets and visual codes suggest objectivity and neutrality, while medical practice remains shaped by social assumptions — particularly around gender, pain and what is considered “normal”. The object thus reveals how concepts of health and the body are not only biological, but also culturally and aesthetically constructed, shaping both perception and access to care.