IUDs are a form of long-lasting contraception that come in two forms: hormonal and non-hormonal. Here's how to decide which ...

There are five types of IUDs available in the US — each with different hormones, side effects, and effectiveness.

One day not long ago, my dad asked me what stories I was working on. When I told him I was writing about copper IUDs, he said, “But aren’t those, like, bad?” I laughed, only because he was ...

After pregnancy, birth control may not be your top priority, but it is still important. An IUD offers a safe, effective, and ...

When you’re ready for an intrauterine device, or IUD, it can feel like an exciting and empowering contraceptive commitment, right? But while you’re dreaming of your new life with an IUD (hello, whole ...

In 2020, Holly decided to get the copper IUD, and while being monitored after insertion (which is standard procedure), she told her nurse that her pain was getting increasingly worse. "I was like, 'Is ...

Credit: Sebela Women’s Health. Miudella is supplied as a copper-containing sterile IUS preloaded in a single use inserter. According to Sebella Women’s Health, Miudella has similar efficacy to the ...

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 ...

Birth control plays a crucial role in reproductive health and empowers women to take control and make informed choices in planning families. Among these contraceptive methods, IUDs are known for their ...

If you've ever wondered, can exercise dislodge an IUD, a gynecologist is here to separate the real risks from the myths. Getting an intrauterine device—or IUD—is becoming an ever-more popular birth ...

The tenaculum might contribute to the discomfort women feel when getting an IUD. One company is testing an alternative. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta A growing number of women have opted to get an ...