Hormonal implants and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are both safe and dependable methods of birth control. They're called long-acting reversible contraceptives (LARCs). These “fit-and-forget ...

Two highly effective contraceptives—the intrauterine device (IUD) and the implant—actually last much longer than they are currently recommended, according to new research. In a new study ...

“[IUDs and implants do not] require women to remember to do something to prevent pregnancy every day – like the pill – or just before intercourse, or once a month, or even every three months ...

The term refers to intrauterine devices (IUDs) and hormonal arm implants that can stay in place and keep working for up to a decade. They are not new, but they are getting new attention.

CHICAGO (AP) — Teenage girls may prefer the pill, the patch or even wishful thinking, but their doctors should be recommending IUDs or hormonal implants — long-lasting and more effective birth ...

Use of IUDs and implants rose from 2.4% to 8.5% Experts expect more increases with new health law These methods still aren't for everyone Leah Sanchez, 26, of Los Angeles is a married woman who ...

"The hormonal IUD cuts down on bleeding, so for someone with really heavy periods, it can be great." Both hormonal IUDs and implants deliver a much lower dose of hormones than are in the pill.

IUDs and implants have been shown to be much more effective than birth control pills, a new study reports. Learn more about IUDs versus pills.

"The hormonal IUD cuts down on bleeding, so for someone with really heavy periods, it can be great." Both hormonal IUDs and implants deliver a much lower dose of hormones than are in the pill.

IUDs and implants have been shown to be much more effective than birth control pills, a new study reports. Learn more about IUDs versus pills.

Move over, birth control pill. Doctors are throwing their support behind intrauterine devices and contraceptive implants as the most effective forms of reversible birth control, in a new set of ...