Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are some of the most effective birth control options out there. Depending on the brand, IUDs can prevent pregnancy for up to 8–10 years. IUDs vary in size and hormone dose, ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Aileen Gariepy of Weill Cornell Medicine about the new federal guidance that advises doctors to consider pain management for IUD insertion pain. It's well-documented ...

Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) is a minor procedure that takes only a few minutes. Some people find it slightly painful, but over-the-counter pain relief can help manage it. An IUD is a small ...

Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways Hormonal IUDs prevent pregnancy by releasing progestin that thickens ...

Cramping, and occasionally pain, can occur after a doctor inserts or removes an intrauterine device (IUD). Cramping may last for several days or weeks. If it is severe and does not gradually improve, ...

There's any number of reasons why I might be feeling off right now: stressed about a deadline. Somebody hurt my feelings. The chemical imbalance in my brain. All of the above?! Or maybe it's PMS. As a ...