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I was raised in a fundamentalist Christian church and gave birth 4 times before turning 30. After my IUD failed, I had an abortion because I didn't want any more kids.
After having four back-to-back pregnancies and leaving the controlling church, the woman got an IUD…
Jessica Williams
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I used a copper IUD as birth control. It led to constant cramps, painful sex, and 10 day-long periods.
After having three kids in two years, the author opted for the nonhormonal IUD. The side effects we…
Conz Preti
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Contraception is already restricted in many states, and it could be the next battleground. Here's what you need to know.
State laws that outlaw abortion "from the moment of fertilization" could threaten access to IUDs an…
Andrea Michelson
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My IUD insertion was more painful than my 34-hour home birth. As a midwife, I know there are better ways to manage pain.
The author, who's a midwife, says that decades later she still thinks about how painful her IUD ins…
Nechama Sammet Moring
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There are 5 types of IUD here's how long each works to prevent pregnancy, and what their side effects are
There are a few types of IUD. Each prevents pregnancy more than 99% of the time, but some last long…
Andrea Michelson
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Britney Spears is pregnant 10 months after she begged a judge to let her remove her IUD to have a baby. Here's how long it takes to conceive after coming off birth control.
Under the conservatorship, Britney Spears couldn't make her own reproductive decisions, despite wis…
Julia Naftulin
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How to prepare for IUD removal and potential side effects to expect after
After IUD removal, you may experience cramping and spotting, and your period and fertility will ret…
Jennifer Larson,Jamie Lipeles
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A new study says some IUDs can affect breast tissue — challenging a myth that the birth control devices only work locally
A small, not-yet-published study suggests hormonal IUDs like Mirena can have full-body hormonal eff…
Anna Medaris Miller
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I'm one of the unlucky 0.1% of people who get pregnant with a copper IUD. I had an abortion after it failed.
The author shares how she decided to get an IUD because it was the closest to being sterile. When i…
Erin Chack
4 mins read
How to decide which type of IUD is right for you
There are five types of IUDs available in the US - each with different hormones, side effects, and …
Erin Heger,Olivia P. Myrick
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What is an IUD? The long-lasting birth control that is over 99% effective
IUDs are a form of long-lasting contraception that come in two forms: hormonal and non-hormonal. He…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
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Can you get pregnant with an IUD? It's very rare, but important to know the health risks
Your chance of getting pregnant with an IUD is 0.1% to 0.2%. If you think you might be pregnant wit…
Erin Heger,Karen Duncan
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Lydia Ramsey Pflanzer
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Doctors are refusing to take out IUDs, so people are pulling them out at home - and posting how-to videos on TikTok and YouTube
IUD insertion is free, but removal can cost hundreds of dollars, and patients can face pushback fro…
Andréa Becker and Kathleen Br…
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A woman lost 50 pounds and has kept it off for 7 years by following the 80/20 principle and walking
Gen Cohen finally found a way to lose weight sustainably with the 80/20 dieting principle, after sp…
Rachel Hosie
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A new type of copper IUD designed to decrease menstrual cramps and make insertion smoother is a step closer to FDA approval
The design of copper IUDs hasn't changed in 35 years. VeraCept was found to be safe, effective, and…
Anna Medaris Miller
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Planned Parenthood reacts to Britney Spears' claim that conservators won't let her remove IUD, calling it 'reproductive coercion'
"Your reproductive health is your own - and no one should make decisions about it for you," PPFA pr…
Andrea Michelson
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A woman said she accidentally pulled her IUD out with a menstrual cup. A gynecologist explains how it happens and how to prevent it.
It's rare to dislodge an IUD with a DivaCup, but it's possible. It's most likely to happen three mo…
Canela López
6 mins read
A complete guide to IUDs, the extremely effective birth control method that lasts for years
IUDs are a form of long-lasting contraception that come in two forms: hormonal and non-hormonal. He…
Erin Heger,Lauren Demosthenes
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The different types of IUDs and how to decide which is best for you
There are five different types of IUDs and deciding which is best for you comes down to how long yo…