Pain recommendations include oral pain relievers, local anesthetics or anti-anxiety medications.
Pain recommendations include oral pain relievers, local anesthetics or anti-anxiety medications.
This long-lasting form of contraception involves a few simple steps.
Can't remember to take your birth control each day? Here's a strong contender for a new option.
You should know what IUD strings feel like and how to find them.
An intrauterine device is a safe form of birth control, but if displaced, it can be dangerous.
The contraceptive is effective, but does it pose risks? Experts say study results are mixed.
Just like over-the-counter meds, contraceptives come with expiration dates.
Just like over-the-counter meds, contraceptives come with expiration dates.
Birth control pills can work as emergency contraception, but they're not the best option.
Birth control implants are often effective, but be wary of heavy bleeding during your period.
What causes the rejection of an IUD and could that lead to pregnancy?
LARC methods provide reliable, convenient birth control with few side effects.
Can a man feel an IUD during sex? Medical experts weigh in.
The pill has other benefits.
Some physicians' refusal to remove an IUD can lead to pain and other complications.
The physical, the emotional, the hormonal. Recovery involves many facets of the body and mind.
Choosing the birth control that's right for you doesn't have to feel like an impossible task.
This TikTok trend has many users collecting keepsakes from their uterus.
Sedation is commonplace for colonoscopies and vasectomies, but not for IUDs. Why is that?
Though it's important to know about any dangerous side effects, this one is rare.
Conflicting evidence shows Plan B may not work as well for some people—but you have options.
Educate yourself about what happens when your copper IUD causes BV symptoms.
This condition can lead to PID and infertility, so early intervention is crucial.
It's rare, but an IUD can break inside you. Using one anyway is an individual decision.
Sudden change in your period? Your doctor may recommend this low-risk procedure.
The pervasive history of 'fatphobia' in studies has negatively impacted contraceptive care.
Don't worry—you're not the first person to ask this question.
Deciding when to stop hormonal contraceptives can be tricky if you don't know what to look for.
It's been more than 60 years since women got The Pill. What's the holdup for guys?
OB-GYNs warn about the dangers and recommend clinics if you can't access your main provider.
Most IUDs will work past their expiration dates, but don’t wait too long.
This form of abuse involves control, and it's happening all around us.
Find the contraceptive method that meets your unique needs and lifestyle.
Find the contraceptive method that meets your unique needs and lifestyle.
Don't let cervical ectropion stop and take away your sex life.
Women are reporting irregular periods and fertility concerns after getting their COVID-19 shots.
Some women find their IUDs have sexual benefits beyond pregnancy prevention.
If your birth control lowers your sex drive, take these measures to counteract.
Hormonal contraceptives are linked to candidiasis, but other factors can cause them, too.
Knowing actions to take when you forget to take your daily pill can help you avoid pregnancy.
If pharmaceutical or barrier contraception methods aren't for you, you may want to try FAM.
Here’s what happens when it’s time to remove or replace your IUD.
Before making that dreaded trip to the drugstore, look online instead.
A brand-new, easy form of contraception has hit the market, but be sure to read the fine print.
Higher estrogen levels pose risks, but if the pill is not for you, alternatives are available.
Long-term use of certain oral contraception may help prevent some reproductive cancers.
The pill may be a miraculous drug, but it's not perfect. Here's what you need to know.
Here's what you need to know before you get this highly effective contraceptive.
If you've thought about getting an IUD but feel a little unsure, here are some considerations.
Options can be good but overwhelming. Here's what I found during my birth control search.
Copper IUDs may be the cause behind your pain and bloat.