Contraceptive Options: Safe And Effective Intrauterine Devices
When the modern copper intrauterine device (IUD) first became popular in the 1960s, it was a great option for the millions of women who didn't like the idea of taking hormones to prevent pregnancy. But then in the 1970s, a particular style and brand of intrauterine devices were found to be causing serious health issues in women, including infertility and even some fatalities as the odd design allowed bacteria to collect and enter through the cervix to the uterus and the Fallopian tubes.