Thanks to modern technology, we now have better methods for family planning, preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), improved sexual health, etc. Contraceptive technology has come a long ...

Termed as almost mistake-proof by Planned Parenthood, the intrauterine device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The IUD is made of plastic ...

Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) is a minor procedure that takes only a few minutes. Some people find it slightly painful, but over-the-counter pain relief can help manage it. An IUD is a small ...

If you’re in the market for a new type of birth control, you might consider a method you don’t have to think about every day, or every time you have sex. One of the most effective, if sometimes ...

Kaitlin Sullivan is a health and science journalist based in Colorado. She's been part of multiple award-winning investigations into health topics including the international medical device industry ...

Hormonal implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are both safe and dependable methods of birth control. They’re called long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). These “fit-and-forget” methods ...

In the United States, more intrauterine device (IUD) users select levonorgestrel IUDs than copper IUDs for long-term contraception. Currently, clinicians offer only copper IUDs for emergency ...

The tenaculum might contribute to the discomfort women feel when getting an IUD. One company is testing an alternative. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta A growing number of women have opted to get an ...

When I was first introduced to the world of intrauterine devices (IUDs), I had decided that I no longer wanted to take birth-control pills and had began looking for ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) do not stop periods, or menstruation. However, a hormonal IUD may result in fewer, lighter periods, while a copper IUD may lead to heavier bleeding and longer periods. IUDs ...

Nearly 4.5 million people in the U.S. use an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control. They're very effective at preventing pregnancy — only 1 out of every 100 people with an IUD will get pregnant ...