Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a long-acting form of birth control that are over 99% effective. Hormonal IUDs are small devices that sit in the uterus, releasing tiny amounts of progestin, a ...

“An IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small T-shaped device placed in the uterus by your physician,” explains Dr. Adrienne Stevenson, MD, a board-certified ob/gyn and Twentyeight Health care provider.

Thanks to modern technology, we now have better methods for family planning, preventing Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs), improved sexual health, etc. Contraceptive technology has come a long ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular and highly effective form of long-term birth control. They offer convenience, lasting protection, and come in both hormonal and non-hormonal options. However, ...

A comprehensive analysis of birth control methods has unveiled important insights about the relationship between hormonal intrauterine devices and breast cancer risk, prompting medical professionals ...

Having a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) implanted immediately after birth does not affect a woman's ability to lactate and breastfeed, according to new research by investigators at University of ...

Jan. 27 (UPI) --Hormonal intrauterine devices are just as effective as their copper and plastic counterparts at providing emergency contraception and preventing unwanted pregnancies, a study published ...

Termed as almost mistake-proof by Planned Parenthood, the intrauterine device (IUD) is a small contraceptive device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. The IUD is made of plastic ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are some of the most effective birth control options out there. Depending on the brand, IUDs can prevent pregnancy for up to 8–10 years. IUDs vary in size and hormone dose, ...

Carevix's arrival comes after the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention updated recommendations for IUD insertions ...

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, a new study sheds some light on the potential connection between hormonal IUDs and breast cancer. This year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with Liletta and Mirena IUDs were more likely to have rosacea 1-year after insertion vs. those with copper ...