I’m a big proponent of IUDs. The birth control option, formally known as an intrauterine device, lasts years (between three and 12, depending on the type) and it’s a “set it and forget it” solution.

Taking charge of your reproductive health is a personal priority for many women. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a form of long-acting contraception and the reasons women choose them are as personal ...

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When it comes to navigating long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options, intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, are one of the most talked about options. These T-shaped devices have ...

A woman who went to the hospital because she thought her IUD was causing painful cramps was left speechless when doctors told her the actual cause. TikTok user Nat (@mamacitanat) went viral after ...

In a large New York healthcare system, 11.4% of intrauterine device (IUD) removals required complex procedures, with age and language barriers significantly affecting complication rates. Among ...

Nonhormonal copper IUDs of different sizes can benefit different body types. About one in five women may discontinue IUD use within a year, often due to increased bleeding and cramping. A smaller IUD ...

A new study published in the journal Contraception and Reproductive Medicine has identified a possible association between menstrual cup use and an increased risk for intrauterine device (IUD) ...

Chelsea Daniels knows firsthand that the insertion of intrauterine devices, or IUDs, can be more than just a pinch. “I had two IUDs placed in my life,” Daniels said, “I currently have an IUD, and I ...

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Pain is a predictable part of the process for many women walking into a reproductive healthcare clinic. That problem now is receiving renewed focus in the wake of a report released May 15 by the ...

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