Watching the faces of women grimacing and closing their eyes in pain isn’t necessarily something that any of us want to witness but, in this case, it is equally important as it is confronting. The ...

Intra-uterine devices, or IUDs, are a very popular method of birth control. Planned Parenthood explains that an IUD is 99.9% effective in preventing pregnancy, whether you choose the copper variety — ...

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

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance on managing pain during IUD insertion, but doctors say the updated advice — while a step in the right direction — doesn’t ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has released new guidance for medical professionals inserting IUDs after patients reported experiencing extreme pain during insertion (Getty ...

If you are considering getting an IUD, you should learn as much as you can about the device. Here, you will find out how an IUD is inserted and removed, along with other details that you may find ...

The modern IUD hit the market approximately 60 years ago. On Tuesday—for the first time ever—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began to address IUD insertion pain. Updating their selected ...

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

Dr I took postinor twice last month but I have now missed my periods though the pregnancy tests I have done including today are negative. I now want to insert a coil. Is it ok?? Luwenda K Dear Luwenda ...

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 ...