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 ...

Timing. An IUD can be safely inserted at any time during the menstrual cycle. Traditionally, clinicians have been taught to insert an IUD during menses because the patient was very unlikely to be ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are some of the most effective birth control options out there. Depending on the brand, IUDs can prevent pregnancy for up to 8–10 years. IUDs vary in size and hormone dose, ...

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 ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways Hormonal IUDs can help manage endometriosis symptoms like pain and ...

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 ...

You can get pregnant with an intrauterine device (IUD), but it's rare. IUDs are small, flexible devices shaped like the ...

Long-acting reversible contraception are now a first-line option for teens. Sept. 21, 2012— -- A leading group of physicians who advise on women's health has issued new guidelines recommending ...

The study was a multicentre, double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial of mepivacaine (10 mL of 20 mg/mL) vs placebo (0.9 mg/mL sodium chloride) instilled into the uterus 2 minutes before IUD ...

Intrauterine devices are highly effective, but some women find insertion painful. Here’s how to prepare. By Catherine Pearson Ten percent of women in the United States between the ages of 15 and 49 ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract Purpose Since the 1960s, increasing oral contraceptive (OC) use has mirrored decreasing ovarian cancer incidence. The impact of intrauterine ...

A new University of Utah Health study determined that hormonal IUDs (left) were comparable to copper IUDs (right) for use as emergency contraceptives. Photo credit: Getty Images Researchers and ...