Copper IUDs (intrauterine devices) are a form of birth control. IUDs are a safe and effective method of preventing unintended pregnancies. As of 2012, 11.6% of females in the United States use some ...

How Does a Copper IUD Work? A copper IUD, or intrauterine device, is a small, T-shaped device made of copper or flexible plastic wrapped in copper. The doctor places it inside your uterus to prevent ...

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

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 ...

How IUDs affect your period can depend on the type of IUD you get. Some people stop getting their period, while others may have a lighter flow. A few things about IUDs — those flexible, T-shaped birth ...

If you’re in the market for a new type of birth control, you might consider a method you don’t have to think about every day, or every time you have sex. One of the most effective, if sometimes ...

Hormonal implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are both safe and dependable methods of birth control. They’re called long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). These “fit-and-forget” methods ...