Even Though Your Doctor Has The story behind IUDs well demonstrates how lawyers effect medical care in this country. Despite two decades of intense research showing that the currently marked IUDs are safe, effective, and reversible , most doctors don't even know how to use them. Most medical students read the standard textbooks which contain inaccuracies, omissions, outdated information and outright falsehoods. And this all came about after the Dalcon Shield liability litigations of the 1970's.
Fertility rapidly returns once the device is removed.
IUDs are effective for ten years after placement. Ideal for smokers. Ideal for those who have had breast cancer or blood clots preventing estrogen use. The risk for ectopic pregnancy is no greater for IUDs than for the normal population. No data supports old claims of increase risk for infertility.