IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, and some can work up to 12 years, but a 2016 survey from the Urban Institute found that many women still don't know ...

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. These devices, ...

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There are five types of IUDs, all of which are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. IUDs can be divided into one of two categories: hormonal and non-hormonal. Which IUD is best for you ...

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 ...

That tiny T-shaped device has caused quite a stir on social media lately, with myths and misconceptions spreading faster than facts, but here’s the thing, IUDs have actually been around for over a ...

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD Key Takeaways Teenagers are more likely to keep using IUDs than stick to their birth ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices, or IUDs, have long been promoted as a reliable and convenient form of birth control. These small, T-shaped devices provide years of pregnancy prevention with minimal ...