Al-Akhawayni, a contributor to medieval Persian knowledge on contraception
Yarmohammadi, H.; Dalfardi, B.; Mehdizadeh, A.; Haghighat, S.; Al-Akhawayni Bukhari, A.Rabi-ibn.
European Journal of Contraception and Reproductive Health Care the Official Journal of the European Society of Contraception 18(6): 435-440
2013
ISSN/ISBN: 1362-5187 PMID: 24059592 DOI: 10.3109/13625187.2013.836176Document Number: 576710
Modern scientific achievements in the field of contraception are clearly indebted to past studies. Al-Akhawayni Bukhari was a Persian physician in the 10th century. He lived during the 'Golden Age of Islamic Medicine' (9th to 12th century AD). This scientist recorded his knowledge on various medical matters, including contraception, in the book 'Hidayat al-Muta`allemin Fi al-Tibb' (Learner's Guide to Medicine). These 10th century views on contraception are explored in this paper through a discussion of Al-Akhawayni Bukhari's surviving book, the 'Hidayat' (Guide).