Of course, there's always that 1% chance of getting pregnant. It's unlikely, but if the IUD happens to move or start to fall ...

We hear a lot about some of the drawbacks to intrauterine devices (IUDs). Although IUDs are one of the most effective forms ...

More than five percent of women who get their tubes tied later become pregnant, a new analysis suggests — and researchers say ...

The intrauterine device, or IUD, is considered to be one of the most effective methods of contraception. These devices boast a 99% effective rate when it comes to preventing pregnancy, but no ...

Because they are more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, the challenge for doctors is helping individuals who want ...

This failure rate led the authors to suggest that patients who really want to avoid future pregnancy should instead use a contraceptive arm implant or intrauterine device (IUD). The paper appears Aug.

Research on pain management during placement of intrauterine devices (IUD) is lacking, but most studies so far indicate that ...

An intrauterine device, or IUD, insertion can be very, very painful. Not for all women but for many. In recent TikTok videos ...

While some women say they were told IUD insertion would "feel like a pinch," the procedure isn't necessarily that simple for everyone.

“Even though the IUD insertion sounds really scary, most people do very well with a tailored pain management plan,” says Jen ...

“This study shows that tubal surgery cannot be considered the best way to prevent pregnancy,” Schwarz said. “People using a ...

You have a hormonal IUD, you have a copper IUD. These are more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy," she said. A study looking at records from the Veterans Affairs health care system found ...