There are lots of good reasons for women to space their babies at least two years apart. Studies show higher risks of premature birth, pregnancy complications and delivery problems, as well as higher ...

Bioceptive, a New Orleans-based company developing technology designed to improve women's health, has received $250,000 to test one of its devices at clinics in South Asia. The trial is a milestone as ...

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CooperSurgical, a global leader in women’s healthcare, today announced the launch of a new inserter designed for single-hand placement of Paragard®, which was ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a type of birth control method to prevent pregnancy. They can work for up to 7 years, depending on the brand that doctors recommend. Some people may also find ...

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Everything you need to ...

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 ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact [email protected]. A copper intrauterine device, or IUD, with a novel ...

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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.