Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways IUDs can last a long time and don't need daily care.IUDs are over 99% ...

It’s uncommon, but if you have an IUD, it could move out of place. “This can mean several things,” says Peace Nwegbo-Banks, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Serenity Women’s Health and Med Spa ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a type of birth control method to prevent pregnancy. They can work for up to 7 years, depending on the brand that doctors recommend. Some people may also find ...

The Mirena IUD is effective for five years, but Erin Jackson left hers in for six and a half. She was so scared of repeating the pain she felt when she had the contraceptive device inserted, she kept ...

Okay, you finally got that intrauterine device (IUD) you were thinking about, and you managed to survive the whole insertion process. Whew. Now, you don't have to think about it until the IUD has to ...

Under an agreement announced Monday, Feb. 23, Organon will pay $27.5 million upfront for the right to market Sebela’s Miudella, billed as the first FDA-approved device of its kind in 40 years.

If you're considering getting an IUD, it's important to know how long it will take for the device to effectively prevent pregnancy — but the exact time frame depends largely on which one you get. The ...

U.S. District Chief Judge Leigh Martin May of the Northern District of Georgia planned a hearing Tuesday on whether to move ahead with the bellwether plan after a federal jury sided with defendant ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) do not stop periods, or menstruation. However, a hormonal IUD may result in fewer, lighter periods, while a copper IUD may lead to heavier bleeding and longer periods. IUDs ...

An intrauterine device (IUD) should prevent pregnancy for 3 to 10 years, depending on the type you have. Once it expires, your doctor will need to take it out. You can have the IUD removed before the ...

What's not to love about intrauterine devices (IUDs)? Once that little T-shaped contraceptive is implanted in your uterus, you can finally stop worrying about forgetting to take your pill or wondering ...

When getting my IUD birth control replaced in my doctor's office, it wasn't the pain that shocked - it was the question I was asked following the procedure. 'Would you like to keep it?' New York-based ...