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Termed as almost mistake-proof by Planned Parenthood, the intrauterine device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The IUD is made of plastic ...

The nurse practitioner who inserted my IUD worked with the precision and speed of someone on a pit crew. Or, really—just someone working in the gynecology department of a student clinic at one of the ...

Kyleena (levonorgestrel) is a brand-name intrauterine device (IUD) that’s prescribed for pregnancy prevention in some adults and adolescents. Kyleena is inserted into the uterus by a healthcare ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD IUDs are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.With hormonal IUDs, you ...

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

New guidelines issued by the CDC are advising physicians address the pain for IUD insertion with various medication options. Misoprostol is not recommended for routine use for IUD placement. Lidocaine ...

Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD Key Takeaways The FDA has now approved IUDs for women who have never given ...

Dozens of women reported health problems following the removal of a Ballerine IUD. In certain instances, the device became lodged, or its threads snapped. Several women also endured intense pain while ...

Paragard (intrauterine copper contraceptive) is a brand-name IUD prescribed to help prevent pregnancy in some adults and adolescents. Paragard is inserted into the uterus by a healthcare professional ...