The IUD advantages Most anyone can use these devices, and they are among the most low-maintenance forms of birth control. Once one is inserted by a medical professional, a user doesn't have to do ...

In either case, the IUD is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, making it one of the most effective forms of birth control. It’s not something you have to remember to take (like the pill ...

Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a prescription IUD that helps prevent pregnancy and treat heavy periods. It isn’t known to interact with alcohol or other drugs. But you should not use Mirena if you have ...

As lawmakers across the United States attempt to ban or limit contraception options, medical experts are hoping to clear up misinformation. More than 65% of women in the U.S. between the ages of 15 ...

The pinching pains Sandy Hill felt in her abdomen were a pretty good clue: Something was definitely not right. A few days earlier, Sandy, a 36-year-old marketing executive from Boston, had been fitted ...

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 ...

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 ...

Mark my words: Contraception is the next front in the war on women. And we can't say we haven't been warned. In 2010, when the Affordable Care Act -- Obamacare -- was close to passing, Republicans ...