One day not long ago, my dad asked me what stories I was working on. When I told him I was writing about copper IUDs, he said, “But aren’t those, like, bad?” I laughed, only because he was ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Levonorgestrel intrauterine devices were noninferior to copper IUDs as emergency contraception, according to ...

My husband and I have three kids under the age of 5. I can't take any hormonal birth control, so I opted to have a copper IUD to prevent pregnancy. It affected my periods, sex drive, and my mental ...

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 ...

In this week's Sex IDK column, Emma McGowan, certified sex educator and writer, answers your questions about the difference between copper and hormonal IUDs. Q: Is the Mirena safe? And will the copper ...

A copper intrauterine device (IUD), also known as “the coil”, is a popular form of non-hormonal birth control, thanks to its long-lasting effects and reversability. However, many women who choose to ...

A new University of Utah Health study determined that hormonal IUDs (left) were comparable to copper IUDs (right) for use as emergency contraceptives. Photo credit: Getty Images Researchers and ...

To be fair, my ob-gyn at the time was very honest and clear about possible side effects associated with a copper IUD — potentially heavier and longer periods, cramping, and spotting for the first few ...

If you're someone who constantly forgets to take your birth control pill, the intrauterine device (IUD) might sound like a dream come true. But even if you're totally on-board with the device, it can ...

If you suspect your IUD has shifted or fallen out, experts recommend seeing your health care provider for an exam. (Photo: Getty Images) I was 27 years old when I decided on using an intrauterine ...