Intrauterine devices are highly effective, but some women find insertion painful. Here’s how to prepare. By Catherine Pearson Ten percent of women in the United States between the ages of 15 and 49 ...

Intra-uterine devices, or IUDs, are a very popular method of birth control. Planned Parenthood explains that an IUD is 99.9% effective in preventing pregnancy, whether you choose the copper variety — ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are known as one of the most convenient and effective forms of birth control, but it's true that the IUD insertion process can be unpleasant, uncomfortable, or downright ...

IUD insertion and removal can be painful. But new medical guidelines are focused on ways to make the procedures more comfortable. Women have taken to social media to share their stories of painful IUD ...

My first IUD insertion was — not exaggerating — the most painful experience of my life. I remember screaming, nearly fainting (I had to lie on the table for about 10 minutes afterward), throwing up on ...

For all women using birth control, the effectiveness of various methods is a key factor in the decision-making process. Beyond that, however, the choice gets personal. Some women focus on how much ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you ask a group of women if they’ve ever had an IUD placed, their responses about the experience will ...

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