Finally, we have data to show that paracervical blocks can work.

For some women, being fitted with a copper coil is not merely a moment of mild discomfort but an experience of agony, trauma ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small contraceptive devices implanted in the uterus. They can be hormonal or nonhormonal, and they're one of the most effective options for female birth control ...

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

"Excruciatingly painful" — that's how PS producer Jordan Shalhoub describes their first attempt at getting an IUD. The insertion was so uncomfortable that ultimately it failed and Shalhoub left ...

WATCH: Some clinics are offering to sedate patients for the procedure. Digital producer Jenna Perlman explains her reporting on how medicine treats women’s pain For years, Teniya Hicks, 28, considered ...

The level of cervical dilation I endured was similar to what women feel during childbirth. Editor's Note: This is a part of YourTango's Opinion section where individual authors can provide varying ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Genevieve Hofmann is a nurse who helped coauthor new guidelines for better pain management when getting an IUD. (Photo ...

A lot of things about being a woman totally suck, especially when it comes to health care — the fact that there is still no such thing as a medical contraceptive option for men, and apparently no ...

How IUDs affect your period can depend on the type of IUD you get. Some people stop getting their period, while others may have a lighter flow. A few things about IUDs are certain. For one thing, the ...