If you're considering getting an IUD, it's important to know how long it will take for the device to effectively prevent pregnancy — but the exact time frame depends largely on which one you get. The ...

Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) is a minor procedure that takes only a few minutes. Some people find it slightly painful, but over-the-counter pain relief can help manage it. An IUD is a small ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are T-shaped birth control devices that sit within the uterus. On some occasions, an IUD may become displaced or fall out. Younger women and teenagers aged 14–19 are more ...

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 ...

Getting an intrauterine device (aka IUD) is a big decision. For all the people who adore their IUDs (myself included), there are plenty of horror stories about perforation and expulsion, not to ...

One of the great things about being a woman today is the wide variety of birth control methods available to choose from. And one of the most popular forms of birth control is the IUD. An IUD ...