Medically reviewed by Andrea L. Braden, MD When the ParaGard IUD was first introduced in the United States in 1988, the ...

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

Women using hormonal IUDs may face a higher risk of developing rosacea compared to those with nonhormonal devices, according ...

A small study investigated how effective a hormonal IUD (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is at reducing pain in ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices were associated with a higher incidence of rosacea in women compared with nonhormonal devices, ...

Copper IUDs slow the growth of your womb’s lining ... In a given year, about 1 in 5 women who use female condoms get pregnant. Pros and cons. Internal condoms also protect against STDs.

Contraception for women has seen little change over the past 50 years, with the most prevalent contraceptive pills containing ...

For help appealing insurance coverage denials for birth control, contact the National Women's Law Center. Health insurance companies have to fully cover the copper IUD and at least one of the brands ...

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Should your IUD hurt? How can it affect your sex life? Stylist asks two healthcare experts the most important questions about the coil. “Having a coil fitted should not be traumatic or very ...