At 16, Andrea did not expect her IUD placement to hurt and her clinician didn’t warn her, she said. But during the procedure, she was crying and squeezing the hand of the medical assistant.

Love hurts — but usually not this much. A Brazillian influencer was left in agony after her intrauterine device (IUD) got lodged inside her during a hanky-panky session gone awry. “That was ...

But as I (and plenty of other people) have experienced first-hand, committing to an IUD comes with a frustrating downside: It ...

How IUDs affect your period can depend on the type of IUD you get. Some people stop getting their period, while others may have a lighter flow. A few things about IUDs — those flexible ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are an extremely effective method of birth control. An IUD is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed in your uterus. It must be prescribed by a doctor, who will place ...