The podcast episodes on IUDs highlight the importance of medical device regulation, particularly in the context of the Dalkon Shield tragedy and the subsequent increase in regulation.

The episodes discuss how the Dalkon Shield case led to a greater focus on the testing and safety of medical devices like IUDs, and how politics and communication challenges have continued to shape the landscape of IUD access and understanding.

The episodes provide specific examples of how medical device regulation has evolved, and how it continues to impact women's reproductive health and autonomy.