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The Dalcon Shield and Women's Health
14:22 - 19:18 (04:55)
The Dalcon Shield, a birth control device invented in the 1970s, caused severe health complications for women including infections, pregnancies and perforations of the uterus, despite being marketed as a safe and confidential option containing a "blend" of ingredients.
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The Dalkon Shield contraceptive device became a leading cause of infertility, severe infections and even deaths for numerous women, due to the manufacturer, A. H. Robbins, failing to conduct adequate safety testing.
14:22 - 14:55 (00:32)
Summary
The Dalkon Shield contraceptive device became a leading cause of infertility, severe infections and even deaths for numerous women, due to the manufacturer, A. H. Robbins, failing to conduct adequate safety testing.
ChapterThe Dalcon Shield and Women's Health
EpisodePart One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Dalcon shield was marketed to women as an alternative to the birth control pill in the early 70s, but with a failure rate of 5.5%, twice that of other products on the market, many women suffered devastating consequences.
14:55 - 16:35 (01:40)
Summary
The Dalcon shield was marketed to women as an alternative to the birth control pill in the early 70s, but with a failure rate of 5.5%, twice that of other products on the market, many women suffered devastating consequences.
ChapterThe Dalcon Shield and Women's Health
EpisodePart One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
PodcastBehind the Bastards
A.H. Robbins, the manufacturer of the popular IUD, Dalcon shield, knew from the beginning that the device was causing harmful side effects such as infections, pregnancies, and perforations of the uterus, yet they continued to sell it and make massive profits.
16:35 - 17:30 (00:55)
Summary
A.H. Robbins, the manufacturer of the popular IUD, Dalcon shield, knew from the beginning that the device was causing harmful side effects such as infections, pregnancies, and perforations of the uterus, yet they continued to sell it and make massive profits.
ChapterThe Dalcon Shield and Women's Health
EpisodePart One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Dalcon shield, a contraceptive device used in the 1970s, was known for being painful and causing health complications, with reports of it even ripping through the uterus and ending up in the abdominal cavity.
17:30 - 19:18 (01:47)
Summary
The Dalcon shield, a contraceptive device used in the 1970s, was known for being painful and causing health complications, with reports of it even ripping through the uterus and ending up in the abdominal cavity. Despite this, millions were sold and inserted in patients.