Two highly effective contraceptives—the intrauterine device (IUD) and the implant—actually last much longer than they are currently recommended, according to new research. In a new study published in ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a type of birth control method to prevent pregnancy. They can work for up to 7 years, depending on the brand that doctors recommend. Some people may also find ...

Many women today are opting for intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants to prevent unwanted pregnancies. This "fix it and forget it" method of birth control is not only easy to use, it's also highly ...

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Viral TikToks about intrauterine devices (IUDs) tend to portray negative experiences more often than positive ones, recent research found, and often focus on physical pain and mistrust of doctors.

Six years ago, Karen Clayton, a manager at a hospital in Chicago, thought about getting an IUD. She had had bad reactions to hormonal birth control in the past and had decided to stop using it, but ...

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 ...

How IUDs affect your period can depend on the type of IUD you get. Some people stop getting their period, while others may have a lighter flow. A few things about IUDs are certain. For one thing, the ...