The Controversial History of the Dalken Shield IUD

The story of IUDs is a story of technology, reproductive rights, shortcomings in communication about women’s health, and politics. 

Guest: Mia Armstrong-Lopez, managing editor at ASU Media Enterprise and author of a recent piece on IUDs for Slate. 

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