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-free ...

They differ in the duration of their effectiveness, the total amount of hormone per device, and the size of the IUD, says Richard Beyerlein, MD, an OBGYN with his own practice in Oregon.

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are an extremely effective method of birth control. An IUD is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed in your uterus. It must be prescribed by a doctor, who will place ...

When can I use an IUD? and so there's a string with the IUD that allows for bacteria to go up into your uterus and out the fallopian tubes and cause a possibility of pelvic inflammatory disease ...

The patient should be shown her IUD prior to insertion and receive an explanation of the insertion procedure. A bimanual examination must first be performed to evaluate uterine position ...

You can schedule an IUD removal close to the IUD's expiration date and at any point in your cycle. The removal process involves a doctor inserting a speculum and pulling the IUD out by the strings.

To understand the risk of pelvic infection with an IUD, one must first understand how clinical infection occurs. The bacterial milieu of the vagina sits in a steady-state equilibrium in women who ...