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Yeah in the 90s a friend of mine wanted to get an IUD but her gynecologist objected on the grounds that they were not appropriate for young women. I wonder if
by thrownaway2424 11y ago
Yeah in the 90s a friend of mine wanted to get an IUD but her gynecologist objected on the grounds that they were not appropriate for young women. I wonder if the technology changed, or just the doctrine.
- nommm-nommm 11y agoNo technology, just doctrine. There was a bad IUD with a design flaw back in the 70s called Dalkon Shield which injured and killed many women and lead to many lawsuits and settlements. Dalkon Shield gave IUDs a bad rap in the United States and lead to a cultural idea that IUDs in general were risky. Now that IUDs are finally being accepted as a method of birth control for young and nulliparous women and teens there are new ones coming out designed specifically for them. Which is great, both from an individual and public health perspective.
- tricolon 11y agoJust three years ago, someone I knew had to find another gynecologist for the same reason.