Chapter
The Story of the Dalcon Shield
11:20 - 14:22 (03:02)
Prior to government regulation of birth control, the Dalcon Shield with a failure rate of 1.1% was a non-hormonal alternative to birth control pills with a much higher failure rate between 2 to 3%.
Clips
The safety of birth control pills was a concern for many Americans before government regulation, causing manufacturers to claim their device was safer than existing methods.
11:20 - 11:58 (00:37)
Summary
The safety of birth control pills was a concern for many Americans before government regulation, causing manufacturers to claim their device was safer than existing methods. The episode also pokes fun at different types of birth control, including the pull-out method.
ChapterThe Story of the Dalcon Shield
EpisodePart One: The Worst Birth Control Device Ever Invented
PodcastBehind the Bastards
The Dalkon Shield, an IUD contraceptive device, had a lower failure rate than its competitors, was cheap and easily available in the market.
11:58 - 14:22 (02:24)
Summary
The Dalkon Shield, an IUD contraceptive device, had a lower failure rate than its competitors, was cheap and easily available in the market. However, its makers lied about its efficacy and thousands of women suffered severe health complications including infertility and death due to the faulty design of the device.