While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

A screenshot from the author's IUD insertion TikTok. (Photo: Courtesy of Kelly Perry) When I asked about getting an IUD, a T-shaped intrauterine device inserted through the cervix to prevent pregnancy ...

Bioceptive, a New Orleans-based company developing technology designed to improve women's health, has received $250,000 to test one of its devices at clinics in South Asia. The trial is a milestone as ...

There are lots of good reasons for women to space their babies at least two years apart. Studies show higher risks of premature birth, pregnancy complications and delivery problems, as well as higher ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. A copper intrauterine device, or IUD, with a novel ...

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 ...

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TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CooperSurgical, a global leader in women’s healthcare, today announced the launch of a new inserter designed for single-hand placement of Paragard®, which was ...

Unless you’ve had all of your group chat notifications on Do Not Disturb for years now, there’s a high probability you’ve heard an IUD insertion horror story from a friend, sister, or colleague.

America's health care system is inherently sexist, especially when it comes to pain. Research has shown that female patients are consistently prescribed less pain-relieving medication than male ...

Ten years after the woman received her IUD, doctors found the device had perforated her bladder. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

Thousands of women and people with wombs are speaking out about the pain they experienced while having an IUD (intrauterine device) fitted - a long-lasting and reversible method of contraception. It ...