Ten years after the woman received her IUD, doctors found the device had perforated her bladder. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

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 ...

The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is an implant that people can use as a birth control method for up to 6 years. It may also offer up to 5 years of relief to those who have heavy periods. Share on ...

When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. A woman's photo of her newborn baby — just delivered, and with the intrauterine device (IUD) that ...

Last month, New York City journalist Hayley MacMillen penned an open breakup letter to her IUD, ParaGard. In her own words, here were some of the pros: "I loved that you were non-hormonal and wouldn't ...

It’s uncommon, but if you have an IUD, it could move out of place. “This can mean several things,” says Peace Nwegbo-Banks, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Serenity Women’s Health and Med Spa ...

You can get pregnant while using an IUD, but it’s very unlikely. Less than 1% of women with copper or hormonal IUDs get pregnant each year. An IUD should stay in your uterus to prevent pregnancy. But ...

Getting an IUD is one of those things where you hear a lot of horror stories. Some women have it super easy (like me), while others claim it caused them pain for days. So which is it? One woman ...

Amanda MacMillan is a health and science writer and editor. Her work appears across brands like Health, Prevention, SELF, O Magazine, Travel + Leisure, Time Out New York, and National Geographic's The ...