While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

IUDs are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. With hormonal IUDs, you may have side effects like mood changes, ...

Some women have taken to social media with their experiences of pain when getting an intrauterine device, or IUD. Now the CDC has issued new federal guidelines urging health care providers to address ...

New guidelines issued by the CDC are advising physicians address the pain for IUD insertion with various medication options. Misoprostol is not recommended for routine use for IUD placement. Lidocaine ...

After years of lobbying, the CDC has issued guidance to doctors about pain management for women during IUD insertion. Liudmila Chernetska Getty Images The sharpest memory I have of my appointment to ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has issued updated recommendations for doctors offering birth control to their patients, including a new plea for doctors to give women more options of ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Most women preferred delayed postpartum IUD placement and not immediate placement. Women reported malposition, ...

IUDs can last a long time and don't need daily care. IUDs are over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. IUDs can be taken ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re on birth control, you expect that it’ll do what it’s designed to: prevent pregnancy. But no ...

Brett Montgomery is a GP who works academically and clinically. In his clinical work he sometimes discusses contraception with patients, including IUDs, but he does not insert IUDs himself. He has no ...