Medically reviewed by Peter Weiss, MD Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most effective and low-maintenance forms of birth control available, with a failure rate of less than 1% per year. They ...

Everything you knew about IUDs might be wrong. Doctors reveal the truth about this birth control method and why ...

Expert insights on IUD pain management specifically for Black women, including preparation tips, warning signs, and how to advocate for better care during the procedure.

While the copper IUD is one of the most effective contraceptive methods available, its side effects can be significant. In ...

Multiple studies have shown a rapid return to fertility after women have IUDs removed. When such a woman has difficulty ...

Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, are small, T-shaped devices inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The two major types of IUDs are: 1. Copper IUDs: Hormone-free devices that take advantage ...

Hormonal coils, which release low levels of hormones into the body, are one of two types of contraceptive intrauterine device (IUD). The other is the so-called "copper" coil, which doesn't release ...

A “sharp uptick” came after Donald Trump’s re-election in November, which raised new concerns about access to reproductive ...