Venous thromboembolism risk varies across hormonal contraceptives, according to a research letter published in JAMA.

Miudella is the first new hormone-free IUD on the market since 1984. Its flexible design means it fits more comfortably ...

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 progestin, a ...

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

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 ...

Managing menstruation in space is a topic that has evolved alongside women's increasing participation in space missions.

Some people use hormone-releasing intrauterine devices (IUDs) as one treatment for endometriosis. The condition can cause uncomfortable symptoms, including pain, cramps, irregular period bleeding, and ...

Shannon Driscoll struggled with painful and heavy periods her whole life. Like a lot of people, she tried birth control pills to mitigate the pain and regulate her cycle. But nothing worked ...

And looking at the statistics regarding unplanned pregnancies, you’d think birth control is hard to get ahold of in Mexico. It is not. And while Mexico has the highest rate of unplanned pregnancies in ...

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 — those flexible ...

I started losing my hair at 20, sending me into a spiral of fear and failed treatments. Here’s what I learned — and what it ...