Its IUD is made of small copper tubes linked to a surgical thread that is implanted in the top of the uterus. And over at Western University in Ontario, Samantha Gateman, PhD, an assistant professor ...

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 ...

According to Sebella Women’s Health, Miudella has similar efficacy to the currently available copper IUDs but with less than half the dose of copper. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has ...

Women everywhere are celebrating what’s considered a major step forward in feminine health care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidelines for pain management ...

The journey of intrauterine device (IUD) placements has long been accompanied by mixed reactions, ranging from mild discomfort to excruciating pain. As of 2023, IUDs have gained immense popularity, ...

New guidelines issued by the CDC are advising physicians address the pain for IUD insertion with various medication options. Misoprostol is not recommended for routine use for IUD placement. Lidocaine ...

The guidelines recently issued by the CDC regarding intrauterine device (IUD) insertion mark a significant, albeit overdue, milestone in recognizing and addressing the pain experienced by women ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular form of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), offering effective and low-maintenance birth control for women. According to the Centers for Disease ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular and highly effective form of long-term birth control. They offer convenience, lasting protection, and come in both hormonal and non-hormonal options. However, ...

The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you ask a group of women if they’ve ever had an IUD placed, their responses about the experience will ...