Having an IUD (intrauterine device) inserted for birth control is known to be potentially painful. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is now recommending pain management ...

In either case, the IUD is more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, making it one of the most effective forms of birth control. It’s not something you have to remember to take (like the pill ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced updated guidelines for managing pain from inserting a popular form of birth control called an intrauterine device, or IUD. The ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has recommended new pain management strategies for the placement of intrauterine devices, following years of complaints from women who rely on them for ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance on managing pain during IUD insertion, but doctors say the updated advice — while a step in the right direction — doesn’t ...

The pinching pains Sandy Hill felt in her abdomen were a pretty good clue: Something was definitely not right. A few days earlier, Sandy, a 36-year-old marketing executive from Boston, had been fitted ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular and highly effective form of long-term birth control. They offer convenience, lasting protection, and come in both hormonal and non-hormonal options. However, ...

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