Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small T-shaped plastic devices containing either copper or a low dose of progestogen hormone. Lasting five to ten years, they provide highly effective contraception and ...

I had the Mirena IUD, which was inserted in September 2021, removed in October 2026.The removal process was quite difficult, ...

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 ...

It is not uncommon to hear people say, "I was recommended an IUD, but I'm worried about the pain during insertion." In fact, ...

One of the most effective birth control options is also known for the excruciatingly painful procedure to insert it. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Women are increasingly turning to the intrauterine ...

In recent years, a growing outcry has drawn long-overdue attention to a difficult truth: girls’ and women’s pain has too often been dismissed and undertreated in medicine. A 2022 study found that most ...

New evidence highlights patient demand for sedation and supports local anesthetic use, prompting renewed attention to how pain is managed during IUD insertion.

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 ...