Every form of hormonal birth control has its own benefits and side effects. The Mirena IUD is no exception. While some people don’t experience any side effects with their Mirena IUD, others do, and ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are known as one of the most convenient and effective forms of birth control, but it's true that the IUD insertion process can be unpleasant, uncomfortable, or downright ...

My first IUD insertion was — not exaggerating — the most painful experience of my life. I remember screaming, nearly fainting (I had to lie on the table for about 10 minutes afterward), throwing up on ...

It can take several months for your period to regulate after a Mirena IUD insertion. Some people may notice that their period stops within a year of insertion. While Mirena doesn’t stop periods in all ...

The American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) declares an "urgent need" for clinicians to look into pain relief options for IUD insertion patients. ACOG reportedly did not issue such ...

The modern IUD hit the market approximately 60 years ago. On Tuesday—for the first time ever—the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention began to address IUD insertion pain. Updating their selected ...

Countless patients have suffered through in-office gynecological procedures like IUD insertions or cervical biopsies, with nothing more than ibuprofen and white knuckles. Pain is complex and ...