Should you use birth control pills, condoms or an intrauterine device (IUD)? Women choose their birth control based on many factors, like effectiveness or comfort—but cost has been less of a ...

IUDs, or intra-uterine devices have seen a recent resurgence in popularity, and are currently the most recommended form of birth control by U.S. doctors. If you’re in need of pregnancy prevention, ...

More teens are opting for an IUD, which experts say is one of the most effective types of birth control. (Photo illustration: Ivana Cruz for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) Teen birth rates in the ...

There are several reasons why some couples make the mutual decision to not have children. Acknowledging and respecting this choice, medical professionals have come up with several methods to prevent ...

A new Virginia Commonwealth University study has found that intrauterine devices (IUD) are safe and effective for birth control in a population of high-risk women. Women who are at high risk for both ...

In an updated policy released Monday, the American Academy of Pediatrics named IUDs and hormonal implants as their recommended birth control for teenage girls. This professional endorsement is a big ...

Background and Goal: Fear of pain can deter some patients from choosing intrauterine devices (IUDs). In this study, researchers investigated whether intrauterine device (IUD) insertion guided by ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways Hormonal IUDs can help manage endometriosis symptoms like pain and ...

A leading group of American physicians advise that sexually active teen girls’ best bet for birth control is either an IUD or a birth-control implant. According to new guidelines from the American ...