"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 ...

TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CooperSurgical, a global leader in women’s healthcare, today announced the launch of a new inserter designed for single-hand placement of Paragard®, which was ...

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, ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Key Takeaways The FDA has now approved IUDs for women who have never given ...

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 ...

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 ...

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The simplified insertion process is a milestone innovation for the market’s leading hormone-free contraceptive, with an efficacy rate greater than 99% 1,2 TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ...