S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. On today's show , we'll discuss new CDC guidelines for IUD pain management. That's the intrauterine device , the third most common birth control in the US ...

Lucy Hellein’s son, Dexter, was born via C-section holding her IUD, much to her surprise. (Photo: Lucy Hellein via Facebook) IUDs are growing in popularity, and with good reason — they’re one of the ...

I’m still glad I got one—but why was I expected to raw-dog the insertion with a couple of Advil and vibes?

Hormonal implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are both safe and dependable methods of birth control. They’re called long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). These “fit-and-forget” methods ...

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 ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are known as one of the most convenient and effective forms of birth control, but it's true that the IUD insertion process can be unpleasant, uncomfortable, or downright ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. April 28, 2016 Add as ...

Nearly 4.5 million people in the U.S. use an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control. They're very effective at preventing pregnancy — only 1 out of every 100 people with an IUD will get pregnant ...

A woman's photo of her newborn baby — just delivered, and with the intrauterine device (IUD) that failed to prevent her pregnancy clenched in his tiny fist — has gone viral. But how does a woman get ...

One of the great things about being a woman today is the wide variety of birth control methods available to choose from. And one of the most popular forms of birth control is the IUD. An IUD ...