Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Removal of an IUD is usually easier and less painful than ...

When recent TikTok threads about surprising and extreme intrauterine device (IUD) insertion pain popped up in my social media channels, I had a visceral reaction. My uterus basically shouted: me too!

How common is pregnancy when you have an IUD? Experts weigh in. (Getty Images) An IUD, short for "intrauterine device," is one of the most effective forms of long-term birth control on the market.

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Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular form of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), offering effective and low-maintenance birth control for women. According to the Centers for Disease ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. For effective, long-lasting birth control, it’s hard to beat an IUD, ...

Doctors have condemned a controversial TikTok trend in which women remove their own contraceptive coils to save themselves money and pain. AFP via Getty Images They want them to pull the plug on ...

A TikToker’s video allegedly showing her “DIY IUD removal” has gone viral and is garnering widespread support from other people with uteruses, many of whom say they are also considering removing their ...

A viral TikTok video of a woman allegedly showing users a “do-it-yourself IUD removal” — claiming she removed her own intra-uterine device herself, at home — is prompting others who want to remove ...

A woman has gone viral on TikTok after filming herself supposedly removing her own IUD. In the clip, TikTok user Mikkie Gallagher shows she's wearing a pair of medical gloves before trying the 'DIY' ...