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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

If you're the proud new owner of an intrauterine device (IUD), congrats! You're about to have three to 10 years of seriously effective contraception. There's just one thing you need to get used to: ...

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"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 ...

If you are considering getting an IUD, you should learn as much as you can about the device. Here, you will find out how an IUD is inserted and removed, along with other details that you may find ...

Can an IUD break condom? That’s one of the many questions about IUDs that have been popping up lately. IUDs have become increasingly popular over the past few years — and for good reason. They are one ...

This article originally appeared on Time. For all women using birth control, the effectiveness of various methods is a key factor in the decision-making process. Beyond that, however, the choice gets ...

When it comes to birth control, more and more women are making the decision to go with an IUD. There are five brands to choose from, and they all last a pretty long time. One of the most common ...

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, ...