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, ...

Intrauterine device (IUD) and Nexplanon are birth control options that can be used by teenagers. These devices are inserted into the uterus by a physician and can stay in place for several years.

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 ...

"I passed out and threw up." When we asked Mamamia staff to describe the day they got an intrauterine device (IUD) or had one removed, these were just a few of their experiences. Listen to The Quicky ...

The Louisiana state House voted Tuesday to add two common medications used for abortions to the state’s list of controlled, dangerous substances despite widespread evidence they’re perfectly safe and ...