How common is pregnancy when you have an IUD? Experts weigh in. (Getty Images) An IUD, short for "intrauterine device," is one of the most effective forms of long-term birth control on the market.

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped piece of plastic with one or two thin, plastic strings that hang from the bottom of the “T” through the cervix and into the vaginal canal. If you have ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most effective and low-maintenance forms of birth control available, with a ...

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Deborah Bateson has attended advisory committees for Bayer and provided professional training for clinicians which have been sponsored by Bayer as part of her role as Medical Director of Family ...

People experience different amounts of pain during IUD insertion, but there are a number of pain-relief options available to patients getting the contraceptive. When you purchase through links on our ...

I was 17 when I decided to go on birth control for the first time. I was in my first long-term relationship and wanted a reliable, effective form of contraception. I started on the pill, but I was ...