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Question the Necessity of Medical Innovations
The effectiveness of IUDs may sometimes be overstated, and there's skepticism surrounding the motives of pharmaceutical companies in promoting certain medical products. The high cost of patented drugs compared to potentially lower-cost generics raises questions about the necessity and genuine benefits of certain medical interventions. If patents on medical devices, such as hormonal IUDs, expire similarly to those on medications, their prevalence in prescriptions could decline due to decreased financial incentives for manufacturers. This situation calls for a critical examination of both the efficacy and the commercial interests driving healthcare decisions.