Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are becoming more popular among women who are opting for long-lasting, cost-effective birth control. However, the insertion process can be nerve-wracking and frightening.

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. These devices, ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small contraceptive devices implanted in the uterus. They can be hormonal or nonhormonal, and they're one of the most effective options for female birth control ...

Gynecology nurse practitioner Stephanie Edwards-Latchu has performed over 450 intrauterine device insertions. Some women will barely notice when the device is placed, she said, but others report the ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. I never particularly wanted an IUD. I believed in them, sure; I knew the research ...

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.

It's well-documented that the insertion of an IUD, that is an intrauterine device, can be painful, really painful. And now the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention have issued guidance ...