After adjusting for other factors, use of a menstrual cup was found to be independently linked to IUD displacement. The risk of intrauterine device (IUD) displacement may be increased in women who use ...

A new study published in the journal Contraception and Reproductive Medicine has identified a possible association between menstrual cup use and an increased risk for intrauterine device (IUD) ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are an increasingly popular form of long-term birth control in the U.S. (Lou Benoist) The Centers ...

New guidelines issued by the CDC are advising physicians address the pain for IUD insertion with various medication options. Misoprostol is not recommended for routine use for IUD placement. Lidocaine ...

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 are certain. For one thing, the ...

Nonhormonal copper IUDs of different sizes can benefit different body types. About one in five women may discontinue IUD use within a year, often due to increased bleeding and cramping. A smaller IUD ...

The FDA has now approved IUDs for women who have never given birth. IUDs are effective in preventing pregnancy and have a low failure rate. Nulliparous women have shown high satisfaction with IUDs, ...

The use of a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system (LNG-IUS) is associated with an increased risk for breast cancer. An analysis by Danish researchers found 14 extra cases of breast cancer per ...

After adjusting for other factors, use of a menstrual cup was found to be independently linked to IUD displacement, with menstrual cup use reported in 17.1% of patients with a well-positioned IUD and ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance on managing pain during IUD insertion, but doctors say the updated advice — while a step in the right direction — doesn’t ...