Okay, you finally got that intrauterine device (IUD) you were thinking about, and you managed to survive the whole insertion process. Whew. Now, you don't have to think about it until the IUD has to ...

Yes, IUDs are super low-maintenance and long-lasting (that's probably part, if not all of, the reason you got one), but some docs say you should check your IUD strings every once in a while. You know, ...

Anyone who’s looked into getting an IUD is probably already familiar with the fact that it is possible for the device to slip out of place — but few things drive home how important it is to check ...

IUDs are a great way to prevent pregnancy. But it's possible for them to move out of place after insertion. Gynecologist Alyssa Dweck told INSIDER what warning signs to look for. Her advice: Check the ...

The increase reported was specifically for Nov. 6, 2024, as compared with Nov. 5, 2024. Further, the "1200% increase in vasectomies" was for vasectomy appointments made on that date, not the number of ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are known as one of the most convenient and effective forms of birth control, but it's true that the IUD insertion process can be unpleasant, uncomfortable, or downright ...

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Thanks to their reusable design, menstrual cups are a popular period product nowadays. But if you have an intrauterine device (IUD), you may be worried about using one after hearing stories online ...

After my daughter was born, I had no desire to go back on the Pill. I wanted something easy, reliable, and hormone-free (more on that in a minute). The ParaGard IUD fit the bill perfectly. And while ...

I was 27 years old when I decided on using an intrauterine device, known as an IUD. I had recently given birth to my second son, and I wanted a reliable form of contraception (IUDs are more than 99% ...