When Carli removed her own intrauterine device while sitting in a warm bath, she was elated. IUD in hand, “I threw on a towel and ran to my partner,” she told me. “I was just like, ‘Holy crap, I did ...

It’s rare. But some Paragard users are suing manufacturers for not properly warning patients and doctors of the risk.

IUD insertion and removal can be painful. But new medical guidelines are focused on ways to make the procedures more comfortable. Women have taken to social media to share their stories of painful IUD ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Placing an IUD within 48 hours of a complete abortion appeared safe and was associated with lower pain scores ...

Women whose Paragard copper IUD broke during removal or while being implanted may be eligible to file a lawsuit and receive compensation for their injuries. Thousands of women who were injured by ...

IUDs are a safe and reliable form of birth control, but many people struggle to get simple answers about the device. NPR’s Ailsa Chang talks with Mia Armstrong-Lopez, who wrote about this for Slate.

People experience different amounts of pain during IUD insertion, but there are a number of pain-relief options available to ...