IUD

What Are LARCs, Exactly? An Ob-Gyn Breaks Down the Contraception Method

Dec 20, 2024

What Are LARCs, Exactly? An Ob-Gyn Breaks Down the Contraception Method

Finding your ideal form of birth control isn't easy.

Can You Feel an IUD During Sex? We Asked an Ob-Gyn

Sep 25, 2024

Can You Feel an IUD During Sex? We Asked an Ob-Gyn

We hear a lot about some of the drawbacks to intrauterine devices (IUDs).

Is IUD Pain Finally Being Taken Seriously?

Sep 10, 2024

Is IUD Pain Finally Being Taken Seriously?

It doesn't take much digging to know that IUD insertion hurts.

Yes, an IUD Can Fall Out — Here's What to Do If It Happens

Jul 26, 2024

Yes, an IUD Can Fall Out — Here's What to Do If It Happens

IUDs have slowly become more popular over the last few years, with doctors and users giving these birth control devices a thumbs up for their set-it-and-forget-it style.

What to Do If Your IUD Is Causing Bleeding, Spotting, or Irregular Periods

Jul 11, 2022

What to Do If Your IUD Is Causing Bleeding, Spotting, or Irregular Periods

An IUD (intrauterine device) is a solid choice for long-term birth control: it can last you for three to 12 years and once inserted, it doesn't require the kind of everyday upkeep that oral contraception does.

Why IUDs Are So Effective at Preventing Pregnancy

Feb 28, 2022

Why IUDs Are So Effective at Preventing Pregnancy

Editor's Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities, including but not limited to women, may or may not have female sex organs such as uteruses or vaginas.

IUD Insertion Doesn't Have to Be Excruciating: Here's How My Doctor Minimized the Pain

Sep 21, 2021

IUD Insertion Doesn't Have to Be Excruciating: Here's How My Doctor Minimized the Pain

My first IUD insertion was — not exaggerating — the most painful experience of my life.

If You Have Endometriosis, Consider These 3 Types of Birth Control to Help Alleviate Pain

May 7, 2021

If You Have Endometriosis, Consider These 3 Types of Birth Control to Help Alleviate Pain

An estimated 200 million people worldwide have endometriosis, and it's considered "a major cause of pain and infertility," said Jessica Shepherd, MD, an ob-gyn and chief medical officer of Verywell Health.

The Copper IUD Wasn't For Me — Here's Why It Took Me a Long Time to Accept That

Mar 16, 2021

The Copper IUD Wasn't For Me — Here's Why It Took Me a Long Time to Accept That

To be fair, my ob-gyn at the time was very honest and clear about possible side effects associated with a copper IUD — potentially heavier and longer periods, cramping, and spotting for the first few months after insertion.

After Putting It Off For Years, I've Decided That Now Is the Time to Get an IUD

Oct 27, 2020

After Putting It Off For Years, I've Decided That Now Is the Time to Get an IUD

On Sept. 26, when President Donald Trump announced Justice Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court, my stomach dropped.

My Body Reacted Differently to the Copper vs. the Hormonal IUD, So I Asked 2 Doctors Why

Sep 30, 2020

My Body Reacted Differently to the Copper vs. the Hormonal IUD, So I Asked 2 Doctors Why

When I was first introduced to the world of intrauterine devices (IUDs), I had decided that I no longer wanted to take birth-control pills and had began looking for alternative birth-control methods that were not susceptible to human error.

Getting an IUD Helped Ease My Painful Periods, and I'm Never Going Back

Mar 19, 2020

Getting an IUD Helped Ease My Painful Periods, and I'm Never Going Back

From the moment I first started my period, that time of the month always meant being in excruciating pain.