Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD IUDs are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.With hormonal IUDs, you may have side effects like mood changes, headaches, and irregular ...

The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...

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

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Dozens of women reported health problems following the removal of a Ballerine IUD. In certain instances, the device became lodged, or its threads snapped. Several women also endured intense pain while ...

For more than 100 years, women have had small gadgets placed in their uteruses to prevent pregnancies. Today, intrauterine devices (IUDs) not only provide excellent “set it and forget it” reversible ...

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 ...