Here at ELLE.com we are big fans of the IUD, a small, T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus, and is one of the most effective forms of birth control out there. Since it's a one-time ...

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

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 ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a type of birth control method to prevent pregnancy. They can work for up to 7 years, depending on the brand that doctors recommend. Some people may also find ...

You can get pregnant with an intrauterine device (IUD), but it's rare. IUDs are small, flexible devices shaped like the ...

If you're considering getting an IUD, it's important to know how long it will take for the device to effectively prevent pregnancy — but the exact time frame depends largely on which one you get. The ...

IUDs are a highly effective form of birth control, with both hormonal (Mirena, Liletta, Kyleena, and Skyla) and non-hormonal (Paragard) options exceeding 99% effectiveness in preventing unplanned ...

It’s important to choose a form of birth control that suits your lifestyle. This article compares two common birth control options, the IUD and birth control pills, to help you decide which may be ...

"Excruciatingly painful" — that's how PS producer Jordan Shalhoub describes their first attempt at getting an IUD. The insertion was so uncomfortable that ultimately it failed and Shalhoub left ...

When TikToker Bridget Goes took a video of herself getting her first IUD removed and her second one inserted in June, she didn’t expect the video to go viral, drawing nearly 900,000 views since. In ...