So you got an IUD and dealt with the insertion process (ugh). The pros? Now you don’t have to set a daily alarm to take your birth control pill, or remember to change your patch every week, or swap ...

Birth control has been around for decades, but all those options can sometimes be confusing. That’s particularly true when it comes to intrauterine devices (IUDs), which are becoming more and more ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are known as one of the most convenient and effective forms of birth control, but it's true that the IUD insertion process can be unpleasant, uncomfortable, or downright ...

A retrospective study of women who became pregnant while using intrauterine devices shows that more than half of the IUDs were malpositioned. Though the displacement may have occurred over time, a UT ...

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a T-shaped device that an obstetrician-gynecologist (OB-GYN) places in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is possible to become pregnant with an IUD, but it is rare.

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 ...