Every form of hormonal birth control has its own benefits and side effects. The Mirena IUD is no exception. While some people don’t experience any side effects with their Mirena IUD, others do, and ...

The Mirena IUD is effective for five years, but Erin Jackson left hers in for six and a half. She was so scared of repeating the pain she felt when she had the contraceptive device inserted, she kept ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are known as one of the most convenient and effective forms of birth control, but it's true that the IUD insertion process can be unpleasant, uncomfortable, or downright ...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) declares an "urgent need" for clinicians to look into pain relief options for IUD insertion patients. ACOG reportedly did not issue such ...

Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) that can cause periods to stop (amenorrhea) in about 20% of people within a year. This happens because Mirena thins the uterine lining, so there’s less ...

My first IUD insertion was — not exaggerating — the most painful experience of my life. I remember screaming, nearly fainting (I had to lie on the table for about 10 minutes afterward), throwing up on ...

Countless patients have suffered through in-office gynecological procedures like IUD insertions or cervical biopsies, with nothing more than ibuprofen and white knuckles. Pain is complex and ...

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 ...