Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most effective and low-maintenance forms of birth control available, with a ...

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For more than 100 years, women have had small gadgets placed in their uteruses to prevent pregnancies. Today, intrauterine devices (IUDs) not only provide excellent “set it and forget it” reversible ...

Women everywhere are celebrating what’s considered a major step forward in feminine health care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidelines for pain management ...

There are five types of IUDs, all of which are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. IUDs can be divided into one of two categories: hormonal and non-hormonal. Which IUD is best for you ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The nurse practitioner who inserted my IUD worked with the precision and speed of someone on a pit crew. Or, really—just someone ...

While 16.9% of women use IUDs for birth control, many especially Black women find themselves unprepared for the reality of insertion pain. Dr. Karla Robinson, Medical Editor at GoodRx, is breaking the ...

That tiny T-shaped device has caused quite a stir on social media lately, with myths and misconceptions spreading faster than facts, but here’s the thing, IUDs have actually been around for over a ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Reproductive rights faced a big blow on Friday after the Supreme Court of the United States ...

It’s rare. But some Paragard users are suing manufacturers for not properly warning patients and doctors of the risk.

According to a French study, women using the Jaydess intrauterine device (IUD) faced a two to four times higher risk of ectopic pregnancy compared to those using other IUDs. The 60,000 women in France ...