How common is pregnancy when you have an IUD? Experts weigh in. (Getty Images) An IUD, short for "intrauterine device," is one of the most effective forms of long-term birth control on the market.

The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is an implant that people can use as a birth control method for up to 6 years. It may also offer up to 5 years of relief to those who have heavy periods. Share on ...

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

One of the most effective birth control options is also known for the excruciatingly painful procedure to insert it. By Alisha Haridasani Gupta Women are increasingly turning to the intrauterine ...

S1: Welcome in San Diego , it's Jade Hindman. On today's show , we'll discuss new CDC guidelines for IUD pain management. That's the intrauterine device , the third most common birth control in the US ...

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 ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Geri Stengel writes about the success factors of women entrepreneurs. For decades, women seeking long-acting birth control have ...

"Excruciatingly painful" — that's how PS producer Jordan Shalhoub describes their first attempt at getting an IUD. The insertion was so uncomfortable that ultimately it failed and Shalhoub left ...

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, plastic, T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. It is a safe and effective birth control method for many people. A healthcare ...

In the United States, more intrauterine device (IUD) users select levonorgestrel IUDs than copper IUDs for long-term contraception. Currently, clinicians offer only copper IUDs for emergency ...

More teens are opting for an IUD, which experts say is one of the most effective types of birth control. (Photo illustration: Ivana Cruz for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Teen birth rates in the ...