Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular form of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), offering effective and low-maintenance birth control for women. According to the Centers for Disease ...

When Carli removed her own intrauterine device while sitting in a warm bath, she was elated. IUD in hand, “I threw on a towel and ran to my partner,” she told me. “I was just like, ‘Holy crap, I did ...

Providers should explain the side effects of each type of IUD, paying close attention to common concerns among all patient groups and with a particular focus on clarifying those concerns. Providers ...

Ami Claxton’s birth control method - an intrauterine device - expired 14 years ago. But she has been too scared to have it removed because of the excruciating pain she experienced the last time she ...

IUDs are commonly used contraceptive devices. They sit inside the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy. Older versions contain copper as their active ingredient. Newer “hormonal” IUDs slowly release a ...

While IUDs are among the most effective birth control methods, pregnancies can still occur in rare cases, often due to device expulsion, prolonged use, or timing of insertion. Doctors warn that such ...

New guidelines issued by the CDC are advising physicians address the pain for IUD insertion with various medication options. Misoprostol is not recommended for routine use for IUD placement. Lidocaine ...

The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most effective and low-maintenance forms of birth control available, with a failure rate of less than 1% per year. They prevent pregnancy by either releasing ...