So you got an IUD and dealt with the insertion process (ugh). The pros? Now you don’t have to set a daily alarm to take your birth control pill, or remember to change your patch every week, or swap ...

Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MDIUD expulsion can cause symptoms like abdominal or pelvic pain and vaginal ...

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, ...

Neither you nor your partner should feel the intrauterine device (IUD) during sex. If you feel the device or hard plastic, contact a doctor. Intrauterine device (IUD) expulsion is rare and isn’t any ...

We hear a lot about some of the drawbacks to intrauterine devices (IUDs). Although IUDs are one of the most effective forms of birth control, a big deterrent can be the pain of insertion and removal, ...

It's normal to experience some spotting for the first few months after IUD insertion. It's rare for an IUD to move or fall out, and sex is not a risk factor for these complications. You can help ...

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 ...

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—IUDs—are called a “set it and forget it” form of birth control for a reason. Once one of these small T-shaped devices is implanted in your uterus, you’re pretty much covered on ...