Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Portugal, and Spain were competing for power within European power politics. One way to demonstrate national preeminence was through the acquisition of territories around the world, including Africa.
Additionally, 200 milligrams of DHEA-S has been injected into the blood once or twice weekly beginning at 37 weeks gestation. Multiple doses of 50 milligrams or 100 milligrams of DHEA-S have been injected during weeks 38-42 of pregnancy.
To induce labor, 10 milligrams of DHEA-S dissolved in 10 milliliters of 5% glucose solution has been injected into the blood twice weekly after 38 weeks gestation. A dosage of 100 milligrams of DHEA-S in 250 milliliters of 5% levulose solution has been injected into the blood daily for three days.