Ten years after the woman received her IUD, doctors found the device had perforated her bladder. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works.

You can get pregnant while using an IUD, but it’s very unlikely. Less than 1% of women with copper or hormonal IUDs get pregnant each year. An IUD should stay in your uterus to prevent pregnancy. But ...

Intrauterine devices are highly effective, but some women find insertion painful. Here’s how to prepare. By Catherine Pearson Ten percent of women in the United States between the ages of 15 and 49 ...

Getting an IUD is one of those things where you hear a lot of horror stories. Some women have it super easy (like me), while others claim it caused them pain for days. So which is it? One woman ...

Last month, New York City journalist Hayley MacMillen penned an open breakup letter to her IUD, ParaGard. In her own words, here were some of the pros: "I loved that you were non-hormonal and wouldn't ...

There are several different types of intrauterine devices (IUDs). Each one has differences that may suit people based on individual needs. About 10 percent of people on birth control use IUDs. These ...

Most health insurance plans cover the full cost of an IUD. That includes health insurance you get through work, HealthCare.gov or your state marketplace and Medicaid. These plans will pay for an IUD, ...