IUDs — intrauterine devices — are one of the most effective forms of birth control, and data from the Food and Drug Administration found that they’re better at preventing pregnancy than the pill or ...

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended new pain management strategies for the placement of intrauterine devices, following years of complaints from women who rely on them for ...

TAMPA, Fla. — Two Planned Parenthood locations in the Tampa Bay area are offering sedation for women getting an IUD procedure. The long-acting, reversible contraception is the third most common birth ...

There are many different kinds of birth control and even more factors contributing to decisions about the best birth control method for you or your partner. They range from those that rely on ...

Massachusetts lawmakers have put pen to paper in recent years to make birth control more accessible, but what you can get still depends on your insurance, your provider and your pharmacist. This guide ...

Stopping one birth control method without switching to another can affect your menstrual cycle and the return to your previous potential for pregnancy. You may also experience other effects, including ...