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.

Bleeding, intense cramping, even fainting: These are some of the experiences women are sharing across social media about IUDs—especially with the pain they feel during an insertion. IUDs—short for ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Women everywhere are celebrating what's considered a major step forward in feminine health care. The Centers for Disease Control ...

Copper IUDs are a non-hormonal birth control option but can have notable side effects.What you can do: Use OTC pain relievers and home remedies to manage common side effects like cramping and bleeding ...

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 ...

A lidocaine-like drug helped women experience less IUD placement pain. Experts say the necessary equipment is already sitting ...

In this op-ed originally published in Vogue, Hannah Jackson explores pain management for IUD insertion. I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that I put off getting my IUD for so long because I was ...

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 ...

"Excruciatingly painful" — that's how PS producer Jordan Shalhoub describes their first attempt at getting an IUD. The insertion was so uncomfortable that ultimately it failed and Shalhoub left ...

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 are certain. For one thing, the ...