The Dalkon Shield contraceptive device in general practice.
The value of the Dalkon Shield as a means of birth control in general practice is reviewed, and the continuation rate is found to be disappointingly low in a well motivated group of women. These findings are at complete variance with those of Watson (1975).
D005194:Family Practice; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007434:Intrauterine Devices / Q000009:adverse effects; D011247:Pregnancy