NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - Intrauterine devices appear to be safe and effective for women who ordinarily might not be considered good candidates for this form of contraceptive because of factors such ...

IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are an incredibly popular form of birth control. They're a safe and reliable way for sexually active people to prevent pregnancy. Many people who have them like the ...

The pinching pains Sandy Hill felt in her abdomen were a pretty good clue: Something was definitely not right. A few days earlier, Sandy, a 36-year-old marketing executive from Boston, had been fitted ...

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

IUDs are safe and extremely effective, but they could be much better. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a ...

Women everywhere are celebrating what’s considered a major step forward in feminine health care. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently issued new guidelines for pain management ...

IUD insertion and removal can be painful. But new medical guidelines are focused on ways to make the procedures more comfortable. Women have taken to social media to share their stories of painful IUD ...

For the best experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser settings. Hormonal implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are both safe and dependable methods of ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The nurse practitioner who inserted my IUD worked with the precision and speed of someone on a pit crew. Or, really—just someone ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When you’re on birth control, you expect that it’ll do what it’s designed to: prevent pregnancy. But no ...

A 20-foot tall inflatable IUD made waves online after being spotted outside Union Station in Washington, D.C. last week. Now the internet is talking about contraception, which was exactly the plan.