A screenshot from the author's IUD insertion TikTok. (Photo: Courtesy of Kelly Perry) When I asked about getting an IUD, a T-shaped intrauterine device inserted through the cervix to prevent pregnancy ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are known as one of the most convenient and effective forms of birth control, but it's true that the IUD insertion process can be unpleasant, uncomfortable, or downright ...

Women’s pain has long been discounted by medical professionals. In fact, research shows that doctors take women’s pain less seriously when compared to men. This will be no surprise, of course, to any ...

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 ...

NEW YORK (CN) – The 2nd Circuit asked the Board of Immigration Appeals to determine whether participating in the forced insertion of an intrauterine device constitutes persecution, making the ...

New guidelines issued by the CDC are advising physicians address the pain for IUD insertion with various medication options. Misoprostol is not recommended for routine use for IUD placement. Lidocaine ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you ask a group of women if they’ve ever had an IUD placed, their responses about the experience will ...

Some discomfort or pain may occur with an IUD insertion. However, the insertion process is usually quick, taking less than 30 seconds. Some older research suggests that more than 70% of people who ...

Before the intrauterine device (IUD) insertion process begins, you might be a little nervous. However, the procedure lasts only a few minutes, and your physician can answer any questions you may have.