Okay, you finally got that intrauterine device (IUD) you were thinking about, and you managed to survive the whole insertion process. Whew. Now, you don't have to think about it until the IUD has to ...

Birth control has been around for decades, but all those options can sometimes be confusing. That’s particularly true when it comes to intrauterine devices (IUDs), which are becoming more and more ...

Yes, IUDs are super low-maintenance and long-lasting (that's probably part, if not all of, the reason you got one), but some docs say you should check your IUD strings every once in a while. You know, ...

Anyone who’s looked into getting an IUD is probably already familiar with the fact that it is possible for the device to slip out of place — but few things drive home how important it is to check ...

IUDs are becoming an increasingly popular form of birth control. Despite the popularity of the IUD, many myths about the effect IUDs have on fertility and vaginal health still persist. INSIDER spoke ...

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 ...

— 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, ...

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After my daughter was born, I had no desire to go back on the Pill. I wanted something easy, reliable, and hormone-free (more on that in a minute). The ParaGard IUD fit the bill perfectly. And while ...

Sure, there are many reasons a woman ultimately decides to get an intrauterine device (IUD). But the main reason to have your doc lodge this long-acting contraceptive in your uterus is to steer clear ...

When you use a form of birth control, you expect that it will do what it’s designed to do—that is prevent pregnancy. But no form of birth control is 100 percent effective, even the incredibly reliable ...