There are several good reasons why women might prefer the Pill over an IUD, but satisfying sex is not one of them. Among ...

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

IUDs are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. With hormonal IUDs, you may have side effects like mood changes, ...

Some women have taken to social media with their experiences of pain when getting an intrauterine device, or IUD. Now the CDC has issued new federal guidelines urging health care providers to address ...

A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and breast cancer. The research is important, but media reports of a large increase in risk may be causing unnecessary worry.

After years of lobbying, the CDC has issued guidance to doctors about pain management for women during IUD insertion. Liudmila Chernetska Getty Images The sharpest memory I have of my appointment to ...

That tiny T-shaped device has caused quite a stir on social media lately, with myths and misconceptions spreading faster than facts, but here’s the thing, IUDs have actually been around for over a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re on birth control, you expect that it’ll do what it’s designed to: prevent pregnancy. But no ...

When it comes to navigating long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options, intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, are one of the most talked about options. These T-shaped devices have ...

If you’ve ever walked into a doctor’s appointment with a very personal question to ask, you know that those conversations aren’t always easy to start. That’s especially true when the question has to ...

Heavy menstrual bleeding is a common occurrence in a large number of women. It can impact a woman’s daily life, causing discomfort, weakness, and even health problems. Did you know? Hormonal IUDs can ...