An IUD (intrauterine device) is a solid choice for long-term birth control: it can last you for three to 12 years and once inserted, it doesn't require the kind of everyday upkeep that oral ...

The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended new pain management strategies for the placement of intrauterine devices, following years of complaints from women who rely on them for ...

Abnormal uterine (womb) bleeding is a common problem in women. Abnormal uterine bleeding can occur as either a change in your normal menstrual period or as bleeding in between your normal menses. You ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD IUDs are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.With hormonal IUDs, you ...

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

Jasmin McKee, 26, was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer after she put off her annual pap smear because the test made her nervous She'd been experiencing bleeding after sex, but "brushed off" the ...

The five different IUD types are Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, Kyleena, and Paragard. Which IUD is right for you depends on how long you want it to last and your hormonal sensitivity. Depending on the type, ...

Jasmin McKee used to "put off" her annual pap smear, which screens for abnormal cells in the cervix, because the test made her nervous Kennedy News and Media Jasmin McKee, 26, was diagnosed with stage ...