Medically reviewed by Laura Young, MD Key Takeaways Hormonal IUDs prevent pregnancy by releasing progestin that thickens ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the third most common form of modern birth control used around the world. There are two types of IUDs — copper IUDs that do not release any hormones and hormonal IUDs ...

According to a French study, women using the Jaydess intrauterine device (IUD) faced a two to four times higher risk of ...

During her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson asked about getting off the birth control pill. "We decided the best option for me was an IUD," she said, referring to an intrauterine device, a ...

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, a new study sheds some light on the potential connection between hormonal IUDs and breast cancer. This year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) ...

IUDs are safe and extremely effective, but they could be much better. If you can't access your feeds, please contact customer support. Thanks! Check your phone for a ...

“That is a reflection of this chilling effect of these overly broad laws,” says Cohen. “A lot of these laws are written without the medical understanding of the way that birth control functions or ...

Long-acting reversible contraception are now a first-line option for teens. Sept. 21, 2012— -- A leading group of physicians who advise on women's health has issued new guidelines recommending ...

Jenny Wu, an OB-GYN resident and a coauthor of the study who regularly prescribes IUDs for patients, said they found a large disconnect between what doctors recommend and what people were saying on ...

— Recommendations are independently chosen by Reviewed’s editors. Purchases you make through our links may earn us a commission. For effective, long-lasting birth control, it’s hard to beat an IUD, ...

Viral TikToks about intrauterine devices (IUDs) tend to portray negative experiences more often than positive ones, recent research found, and often focus on physical pain and mistrust of doctors.

In the wake of the Supreme Court’s decision last month to overturn Roe v. Wade, the landmark case that established a constitutional right to abortion, many people are worried about how access to ...