Brenna Symanski vividly remembers the pain of having her intrauterine device (IUD) changed. "For a split second, it felt like every cell in my body was on fire," she recalled. An IUD ...

For the past decade, the body mass index formula has been used to deny or delay abortion care, despite researchers finding ...

Her nulliparity, history of chlamydial infection, and marital status would have rendered her ineligible for IUD contraception under older guidelines.

Timing. An IUD can be safely inserted at any time during the menstrual cycle. Traditionally, clinicians have been taught to insert an IUD during menses because the patient was very unlikely to be ...

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a popular form of reversible birth control. Both hormonal and copper IUDs are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy with typical use. However, it still is ...

The copper IUD starts working immediately after insertion and, depending on the brand, is effective in preventing pregnancy for 3 to 10 years. Paragard and Miudella IUDs are the only copper, ...

You may be able to get an implant or IUD in the hospital or at your postpartum checkup. Implants and IUDs are super effective, and prevent pregnancy for several years. Once these methods are in place, ...