The Dalkon Shield Scandal. Works cited included.

The Dalkon Shield Scandal <Tab/>The Dalkon Shield was a highly controversial Intrauterine Device (IUD) available in the early 1970's. IUD's have been used historically, but the first modern device, a Polish model, did not appear until 1909 (Perry 9). The devices were not available for American use until the 1960's. They were made of plastic with a multi-purposed tail attached. The tail assured the wearer than the device was in place as …

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