Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways IUDs can last a long time and don't need daily care.IUDs are over 99% ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD IUDs are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.With hormonal IUDs, you may have side effects like mood changes, headaches, and irregular ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. An IUD, short for "intrauterine device," is one of the most effective forms of long-term birth control on the market. There are ...

Nov. 22 (UPI) --A new report being presented next week is expected to show that intrauterine contraceptive devices appear to effect the entire body -- but that there's no reason to be alarmed by their ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Women everywhere are celebrating what’s considered a major step forward in feminine health care. The Centers for Disease Control ...

Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a prescription intrauterine device (IUD). It’s used to help prevent pregnancy and treat heavy periods in people who chose to use an IUD as a birth control device. If you’re ...

As lawmakers across the United States attempt to ban or limit contraception options, medical experts are hoping to clear up misinformation. More than 65% of women in the U.S. between the ages of 15 ...

When you use a form of birth control, you expect that it will do what it’s designed to do—that is prevent pregnancy. But no form of birth control is 100 percent effective, even the incredibly reliable ...

Whew. Now, you don't have to think about it until the IUD has to be replaced (like three to 12 years from now, depending on the type)...right? Yes, IUDs are super low-maintenance and long-lasting ...

U.S. District Chief Judge Leigh Martin May of the Northern District of Georgia planned a hearing Tuesday on whether to move ahead with the bellwether plan after a federal jury sided with defendant ...

You may have seen it on social media: a newborn baby holding the IUD its mother had in place when she became pregnant. Videos of these seemingly shocking moments have gone viral on TikTok and other ...