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The Danger of Dalcon Shield
19:18 - 24:11 (04:53)
The Dalcon Shield, a type of intrauterine device (IUD), caused many bacterial infections in women who used it. The nylon string of the shield was not sterile, allowing bacteria to enter and lead to deadly infections.
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The Dalkon Shield, one of the first intrauterine devices (IUDs), had a controversial history due to the risk of infections and infertility caused by the device.
19:18 - 20:53 (01:35)
Summary
The Dalkon Shield, one of the first intrauterine devices (IUDs), had a controversial history due to the risk of infections and infertility caused by the device. The nylon string attached to the shield became a pathway for bacteria, which was not foreseen by the inventors, and led to many adverse health complications in women who used it.
ChapterThe Danger of Dalcon Shield
EpisodePart One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The string on the Dalcon Shield acts as a highway for dangerous bacteria to enter the womb.
20:53 - 21:20 (00:26)
Summary
The string on the Dalcon Shield acts as a highway for dangerous bacteria to enter the womb.
ChapterThe Danger of Dalcon Shield
EpisodePart One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
PodcastBehind the Bastards
In the 1970s, the Dalcon Shield was a popular IUD, until it was discovered that the device caused bacterial infections leading to severe harm and even death in some cases.
21:20 - 24:11 (02:50)
Summary
In the 1970s, the Dalcon Shield was a popular IUD, until it was discovered that the device caused bacterial infections leading to severe harm and even death in some cases. Data suggested that its failure rate was closer to 10% than to 5%.