IUDs have been around for years, but suddenly, they're more popular than ever. Data from the Guttmacher Institute reveals more than 10 percent of women who use some form of contraception now opt for ...

Kaitlin Sullivan is a health and science journalist based in Colorado. She's been part of multiple award-winning investigations into health topics including the international medical device industry ...

A screenshot from the author's IUD insertion TikTok. (Photo: Courtesy of Kelly Perry) When I asked about getting an IUD, a T-shaped intrauterine device inserted through the cervix to prevent pregnancy ...

The IUD insertion has earned a very bad reputation. Although it usually takes less than 10 minutes — and, for most people, feels more uncomfortable than painful — many IUD hopefuls still feel confused ...

Cramping is a common and natural response to the opening of the cervix during IUD insertion or removal, with the intensity varying from person to person. Pain relief options during the procedure ...