One of the most effective birth control options is also known for the excruciatingly painful procedure to insert it. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Women are increasingly turning to the intrauterine ...

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 ...

I was 17 when I decided to go on birth control for the first time. I was in my first long-term relationship and wanted a reliable, effective form of contraception. I started on the pill, but I was ...

In a small number of people, an IUD can slip partly or completely out of the uterus. If this happens, it is possible to become pregnant. Share on Pinterest IUDs are more than 99% effective. This means ...

People experience different amounts of pain during IUD insertion, but there are a number of pain-relief options available to patients getting the contraceptive. When you purchase through links on our ...

Ten years after the woman received her IUD, doctors found the device had perforated her bladder. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.