Soon, with five people in the room—Townsell, her boyfriend, a patient-care advocate, the supervising doctor, and a doctor in training—the doctor used the Carevix to place her copper IUD. “It felt like ...

The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...

The journey of intrauterine device (IUD) placements has long been accompanied by mixed reactions, ranging from mild discomfort to excruciating pain. As of 2023, IUDs have gained immense popularity, ...

It’s rare. But some Paragard users are suing manufacturers for not properly warning patients and doctors of the risk.

Countless patients have suffered through in-office gynecological procedures like IUD insertions or cervical biopsies, with nothing more than ibuprofen and white knuckles. Pain is complex and ...

People experience different amounts of pain during IUD insertion, but there are a number of pain-relief options available to ...