Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD Copper IUDs are small, T-shaped devices inserted into your uterus to prevent ...

New tools like carevix and patient-centered care reforms are changing IUD procedures, aiming to reduce pain and improve women ...

While the Carevix aims to solve one part of the pain problem, several others remain: the actual insertion of the device ...

Medically reviewed by Lindsay Cook, PharmD An intrauterine device (IUD) is a popular form of reversible birth control. Both ...

Findings will improve patient-provider counseling, inform evidence-based treatment decisions in understudied area Maureen ...

Early patient trials in Europe showed up to 73 percent less pain and up to 83 percent less bleeding. Then, in August of this year, the CDC updated its guidelines for IUD insertion, highlighting ...

While cramping for several months can be normal, severe or prolonged pain beyond 3 months, heavy bleeding, or foul-smelling discharge may indicate complications. In such cases, consult a gynecologist ...

Stupidly, I rejoiced. My gynecologist told me my body might eventually adjust to the IUD, and I figured that's what was happening. Finally, relief. That light bleeding turned out to be ...

Watch the video above to learn about some of the myths and misconceptions about this form of birth control that you might ...

Complete cessation of menstrual bleeding occurred in 5% of women 2 months ... relevant in the first months after insertion of an IUD. Sonographic appearance of the LNG-IUS. Sagittal view of ...

A non-hormonal IUD is made of copper and does not contain ... cramps or aches for a few days after Worsening cramps and bleeding during your period, especially in the first three to six months ...