A giant inflatable IUD appeared outside the State Capitol as lawmakers and advocates gathered to mark the anniversary of ...

North Carolina Republicans have introduced an extremist anti-abortion bill to amend their state constitution to make it murder to harm a fertilized egg. The bill opens the door to legalizing violence ...

When it comes to navigating long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options, intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, are one of the most talked about options. These T-shaped devices have ...

An IUD lasts for years and is more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. IUDs come in two main forms: hormonal and non-hormonal, with drawbacks and advantages to both. After a doctor inserts an ...

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 ...

Finally, we have data to show that paracervical blocks can work.

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

During her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson told her doctor she wanted to get off the birth-control pill. “We decided the best option for me was an IUD,” she said, referring to an intrauterine ...

Bleeding, intense cramping, even fainting: These are some of the experiences women are sharing across social media about IUDs—especially with the pain they feel during an insertion. IUDs—short for ...

I’m still glad I got one—but why was I expected to raw-dog the insertion with a couple of Advil and vibes?