STAT

How OB-GYNs like me are increasingly able to treat pain from IUDs and other gynecologic procedures

In recent years, a growing outcry has drawn long-overdue attention to a difficult truth: girls’ and women’s pain has too ...
PBS

Why IUD insertions are painful for many patients and what can be done better

Millions of American women use some form of contraception to prevent pregnancy, and one of the most popular forms is an intrauterine device, or IUD. Lately, IUDs have been going viral not because of ...
Newsweek

Woman With IUD Thinks She Has Cramps, Can’t Believe What Scan Reveals

A woman who went to the hospital because she thought her IUD was causing painful cramps was left speechless when doctors told her the actual cause. TikTok user Nat (@mamacitanat) went viral after ...
Hosted on MSN

What Should You Do if Your IUD Falls Out (Expulsion)?

IUD expulsion can cause symptoms like abdominal or pelvic pain and vaginal bleeding. Check if your IUD is in place by feeling for the thin strings every month. If you think your IUD has fallen out, ...
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Do the Benefits of an IUD Outweigh the Potential Side Effects?

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, plastic, T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is a safe and effective birth control method for many people. A healthcare ...