During her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson told her doctor she wanted to get off the birth-control pill. “We decided the best option for me was an IUD,” she said, referring to an intrauterine ...

There are several good reasons why women might prefer the Pill over an IUD, but satisfying sex is not one of them. Among ...

Being a new mom means all your attention is on your baby. Birth control may not be on your priority list. Missing a pill or forgetting protection may happen due to sleepless nights and endless chores.

Contraceptive implants and IUDs are very effective in preventing pregnancy — nearly 100 percent, statistics show. A new federal survey finds many more women are making this choice than did a decade ...

Teen girls who have sex should use IUDs or hormonal implants — long-acting birth control methods that are effective, safe and easy to use, the nation's most influential pediatricians' group recommends ...

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 ...

That tiny T-shaped device has caused quite a stir on social media lately, with myths and misconceptions spreading faster than facts, but here’s the thing, IUDs have actually been around for over a ...

Medically reviewed by Lauren Schlanger, MD Key Takeaways Removal of an IUD is usually easier and less painful than ...

Although some birth control methods can be costly without insurance, free or lower cost options are available. Many clinics, health centers, and programs provide free or lower cost birth control for ...