08: Contraception - Part 3

In this episode we discuss the ancient and modern history of barrier contraceptives and their effect on society. We also review the development of the IUD and its place in the modern contraceptive landscape. The story of the condom. F. Kahn et al. Indian Journal of Urology. 29(1):12-15. 2013 History of Intrauterine Devices. L. Margulies. Bulletin of the NY Academy of Medicine. 51(5). 1975 Trends in Long-acting Reversible Contraception Use Among U.S. Women Aged 15-44. NCHS 188. 2015 UN report on contraceptive choices Side effects from the copper IUD: do they decrease over time? D. Hubacher et al. Contraception. 2009 May; 79(5):356-362