Millions of American women use some form of contraception to prevent pregnancy, and one of the most popular forms is an intrauterine device, or IUD. Lately, IUDs have been going viral not because ...

The CDC published updated recommendations for clinicians on how to help manage the pain some people may have when an IUD is inserted.

In August, the CDC released updated recommendations that encourage doctors to offer patients lidocaine and pain management tools during IUD insertions. But, Tatman believes there is still a long ...

For physicians specifically trained in routine IUD placement, the 2023 survey found 15.7% still routinely used misoprostol in women who have not given birth before. Among the rest of doctors ...

Pain is subjective, and some individuals may find IUD insertion or removal more or less uncomfortable than others. But it's clear that many people find the procedure to be borderline agonizing.

Miudella is the first new hormone-free IUD on the market since 1984. Its flexible design means it fits more comfortably inside the uterus. For the first time in more than 40 years, a new hormone ...

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 ...

“I hadn’t spoken to a doctor about taking it out myself, I had an appointment scheduled for two weeks with my gynecologist but that was just for an exam to check the IUD,” said Ashley, who ...

An intrauterine device, or IUD, is a reversible way to prevent pregnancy in the long term. While the body is getting used to the IUD, a person may experience cramps, irregular periods, or heavy ...

You can get pregnant while using an IUD, but it’s very unlikely.Less than 1% of women with copper or hormonal IUDs get pregnant each year. An IUD should stay in your uterus to prevent pregnancy ...

Happy Thursday! This week we’re writing about yoga’s brain effects, IUD pain and autoimmune disease. Plus we’ve got our weekly “joy” snack. But before that … Reporter Lindsey Bever has ...