If you use an IUD, you will have to remove it at some point of time. You may be ready to conceive, or the device may be reaching its expiration date. But the thought of IUD removal can make anyone ...

Regardless of where the procedure is performed, all IUD patients are encouraged to rest for the remainder of the day. “Those ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Copper IUDs are small, T-shaped devices inserted into your uterus to prevent ...

While the Carevix aims to solve one part of the pain problem, several others remain: the actual insertion of the device through the cervix opening, plus the crampy pain that can continue if the IUD’s ...

Signs Your IUD Is Out of Place These signs indicate your IUD is out of place and you may be at risk of pregnancy: While IUD removal is usually an in-office procedure as simple as IUD placement, it is ...

What is the biggest risk of an IUD? The primary risk associated with IUDs is infection, which usually occurs during the insertion procedure. While the risk is low, infections can happen, and they are ...

"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 ...

Dissonance between the severe pain felt from IUDs and the benefits it provides has led to disillusionment in some cases. But ...

Many young people are turning to menstrual cups as a reliable, safe, affordable, and environmentally friendly option for ...

Timing. An IUD can be safely inserted at any time during the menstrual cycle. Traditionally, clinicians have been taught to insert an IUD during menses because the patient was very unlikely to be ...

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 ...