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1963 New Scientist 19 Dec. 716/3 A simple, cheap, safe and effective method of birth control..known as IUCDs (intrauterine contraceptive devices).

1965 New Scientist 27 May 606/3 When as occasionally happens, conception occurs and gestation proceeds with the IUD in situ, [etc.].

1966 New Statesman 18 Mar. 370/1 The IUCD consists of a small loop or coil of plastic material which is inserted into the uterus.

1967 Time 7 Apr. 73 The IUD's underlying principle traces back to an old practice of Arab cameleers: putting a round, smooth stone in the womb of a female camel at the start of a long trade journey, to avoid the economic loss of having the animal get pregnant.

1973 Guardian 29 June 13/3 With the nationalisation of birth control virtually every GP in the country will be inserting IUDs.