The dark history of the Dalkon Shield IUD, with Chikako Takeshita
The dark history of the Dalkon Shield IUD, with Chikako Takeshita  
Podcast: Overlooked: Women's Health Can't Wait
Published On: Mon Mar 24 2025
Description: Modern IUDs - intrauterine devices - are a safe form of contraception for most women. But this wasn’t always the case. Author Chikako Takeshita traces the history and development of these devices, originally created for population control in 1960s, and talks about one IUD in particular, the Dalkon Shield, which would cause widespread harm to the women who used it, and in some cases, had lethal consequences.Click the 'Follow' button for more women's health stories.The Global Biopolitics of the IUD: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262547840/the-global-biopolitics-of-the-iud/Chikako Takeshita: Associate Professor at the University of California Riverside - https://profiles.ucr.edu/app/home/profile/chikakotMore information about IUDs: https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/treatments/24441-intrauterine-device-iudListen to this next:HPV screening https://overlooked.simplecast.com/episodes/screening-yourself-for-cervical-cancer-could-be-a-game-changer-with-dr-anita-lim New to Overlooked? Welcome. Overlooked tells powerful stories about women's health conditions that don't get enough attention. The show is hosted by Golda Arthur, an audio journalist and producer. GET THE EPISODE RESOURCES: The weekly newsletter shares the backstory to episodes - research that didn't make it into the show, plus all the key resources compiled so you don't have to take notes while listening. It's where the conversation continues beyond the episode. Sign up here: https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/e4b85028b6 FOLLOW OVERLOOKED on Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to stay updated on new episodes. CONNECT: hello@overlookedpod.comInstagram https://www.instagram.com/overlookedpod/LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/company/105541285/admin/dashboard/ SUPPORT THE SHOW: We're an independent podcast. Help us thrive and keep doing work that matters https://overlookedpodcast.kit.com/products/make-a-one-time-donation-to-overlooked LEARN MORE on our website https://overlookedpod.com DISCLAIMER What you hear and read on ‘Overlooked’ is for general information purposes only and represents the opinions of the host and guests. The content on the podcast and website should not be taken as medical advice. Every person’s body is unique, so please consult your healthcare professional for any medical questions that may arise.