Contraceptive implants and IUDs are very effective in preventing pregnancy — nearly 100 percent, statistics show. A new federal survey finds many more women are making this choice than did a decade ...

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 ...

Navigating the world of birth control can be overwhelming, especially given the sheer variety of options available today. From hormonal methods like the pill and patch to long-term solutions like IUDs ...

Between pills, patches, IUDs, implants, shots and condoms, picking a form of birth control can be overwhelming. It involves understanding how... There are so many types of birth control. Here's how to ...

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 ...

IUDs — intrauterine devices — are one of the most effective forms of birth control, and data from the Food and Drug Administration found that they’re better at preventing pregnancy than the pill or ...

If you’ve ever walked into a doctor’s appointment with a very personal question to ask, you know that those conversations aren’t always easy to start. That’s especially true when the question has to ...

NEW YORK (Reuters Health) - IUDs and contraceptive skin implants are the most effective type of reversible contraceptive, and should be offered as options to most women seeking birth control, ...

Social media users advising women to get IUDs before Trump takes office. — -- Online searches for long-acting birth control devices spiked significantly in the hours after the presidential ...

Birth control can make your boobs grow because it can cause water retention in your breasts. IUDs are unlikely to increase breast size because they either contain no hormones or just progestin. Birth ...

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

Massachusetts lawmakers have put pen to paper in recent years to make birth control more accessible, but what you can get still depends on your insurance, your provider and your pharmacist. This guide ...