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Fitness
Nov 13, 2023
Yes, an IUD Can Move — Here's How to Tell If Yours Is Out of Place
IUDs have slowly become more popular over the last few years, with doctors and users giving these birth control devices a thumbs up for their set-it-and-forget-it style.
Fitness
Sep 13, 2023
What IUDs Really Feel Like During Sex, According to an Ob-Gyn
There's a pretty mixed consensus when it comes to intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs.
Fitness
Jul 11, 2022
What to Do If Your IUD Is Causing Bleeding, Spotting, or Irregular Periods
An IUD (intrauterine device) is a solid choice for long-term birth control: it can last you for three to 12 years and once inserted, it doesn't require the kind of everyday upkeep that oral contraception does.
Fitness
Feb 28, 2022
Why IUDs Are So Effective at Preventing Pregnancy
Editor's Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities, including but not limited to women, may or may not have female sex organs such as uteruses or vaginas.
Fitness
Sep 21, 2021
IUD Insertion Doesn't Have to Be Excruciating: Here's How My Doctor Minimized the Pain
My first IUD insertion was — not exaggerating — the most painful experience of my life.
Fitness
May 7, 2021
If You Have Endometriosis, Consider These 3 Types of Birth Control to Help Alleviate Pain
An estimated 200 million people worldwide have endometriosis, and it's considered "a major cause of pain and infertility," said Jessica Shepherd, MD, an ob-gyn and chief medical officer of Verywell Health.
Fitness
Mar 16, 2021
The Copper IUD Wasn't For Me — Here's Why It Took Me a Long Time to Accept That
To be fair, my ob-gyn at the time was very honest and clear about possible side effects associated with a copper IUD — potentially heavier and longer periods, cramping, and spotting for the first few months after insertion.
Fitness
Oct 27, 2020
After Putting It Off For Years, I've Decided That Now Is the Time to Get an IUD
On Sept. 26, when President Donald Trump announced Justice Amy Coney Barrett as his nominee for the Supreme Court, my stomach dropped.
Fitness
Sep 30, 2020
My Body Reacted Differently to the Copper vs. the Hormonal IUD, So I Asked 2 Doctors Why
When I was first introduced to the world of intrauterine devices (IUDs), I had decided that I no longer wanted to take birth-control pills and had began looking for alternative birth-control methods that were not susceptible to human error.
Fitness
Mar 19, 2020
Getting an IUD Helped Ease My Painful Periods, and I'm Never Going Back
From the moment I first started my period, that time of the month always meant being in excruciating pain.
Family
Mar 8, 2020
I Knew I Was Done Having Babies When I Realized I'd Have to Make an IUD Removal Appointment
Ever since my youngest daughter was born, I've had this nagging feeling in the back of my head: should I have one more baby?
Fitness
Sep 8, 2019
Getting an IUD? Here's How Long It Will Take For You to Be Fully Protected
If you're considering getting an IUD, it's important to know how long it will take for the device to effectively prevent pregnancy — but the exact time frame depends largely on which one you get.
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