“An IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small T-shaped device placed in the uterus by your physician,” explains Dr. Adrienne Stevenson, MD, a board-certified ob/gyn and Twentyeight Health care provider.

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are some of the most effective birth control options out there. Depending on the brand, IUDs can prevent pregnancy for up to 8–10 years. IUDs vary in size and hormone dose, ...

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 ...

Christy Bieber has a JD from UCLA School of Law and began her career as a college instructor and textbook author. She has been writing full time for over a decade with a focus on making financial and ...

My first IUD insertion was — not exaggerating — the most painful experience of my life. I remember screaming, nearly fainting (I had to lie on the table for about 10 minutes afterward), throwing up on ...

For all women using birth control, the effectiveness of various methods is a key factor in the decision-making process. Beyond that, however, the choice gets personal. Some women focus on how much ...

Intra-uterine devices, or IUDs, are a very popular method of birth control. Planned Parenthood explains that an IUD is 99.9% effective in preventing pregnancy, whether you choose the copper variety — ...