A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and breast cancer. The research is important, but media reports of a large increase in risk may be causing unnecessary worry.

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a long-acting form of birth control that are over 99% effective. Hormonal IUDs are small devices that sit in the uterus, releasing tiny amounts of ...

There's another hurdle that many experts believe is just as difficult to overcome: providers who delay or dissuade people from removing their IUDs. "Clinicians intentionally delay and deny early ...

The key differences between hormonal IUDs (Mirena, Skyla, Liletta, and Kyleena) and nonhormonal IUDs (Paragard) are what they’re made of, how they work, how long they last, and possible side ...

Women have been screaming about the pain they experience during IUD insertion for years, even taking to TikTok to warn each ...

In the original draft of his bill, the proposed program would have covered the costs of condoms, intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, prescription birth control pills, and other family planning ...

The story shocked people around the world and exposed a serious human rights issue: that the Chinese government has used its power to force the use of IUDs, abortions and sterilization on members of ...

The act aims to protect and preserve the right to contraception including condoms, the abortion pill, and IUDs.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), copper IUDs have a failure rate of 0.8%, while the levonorgestrel intrauterine system has a failure rate of 0.1 to 0.4%.

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) and implants are the most effective forms of reversible birth control. Once inserted, the implant and IUD are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.