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What IUDs Really Feel Like During Sex, According to an Ob-Gyn

09/13/2023

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.

Yes, an IUD Can Move — Here's How to Tell If Yours Is Out of Place

07/22/2022

Yes, an IUD Can Move — Here's How to Tell If Yours Is Out of Place

IUDs are a super-convenient, hands-off form of birth control — your doctor inserts it and, ideally, you don't have to think about it again, aside from checking the strings and replacing it before it expires.

What to Do If Your IUD Is Causing Bleeding, Spotting, or Irregular Periods

07/11/2022

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.

Why IUDs Are So Effective at Preventing Pregnancy

02/28/2022

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.

IUD Insertion Doesn't Have to Be Excruciating: Here's How My Doctor Minimized the Pain

09/21/2021

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.

If You Have Endometriosis, Consider These 3 Types of Birth Control to Help Alleviate Pain

05/07/2021

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.

The Copper IUD Wasn't For Me — Here's Why It Took Me a Long Time to Accept That

03/16/2021

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.

After Putting It Off For Years, I've Decided That Now Is the Time to Get an IUD

10/27/2020

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.

My Body Reacted Differently to the Copper vs. the Hormonal IUD, So I Asked 2 Doctors Why

09/30/2020

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.

Getting an IUD Helped Ease My Painful Periods, and I'm Never Going Back

03/19/2020

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.

I Knew I Was Done Having Babies When I Realized I'd Have to Make an IUD Removal Appointment

03/08/2020

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?

Getting an IUD? Here's How Long It Will Take For You to Be Fully Protected

09/08/2019

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.