Nonhormonal copper IUDs of different sizes can benefit different body types. About one in five women may discontinue IUD use within a year, often due to increased bleeding and cramping. A smaller IUD ...

Under an agreement announced Monday, Feb. 23, Organon will pay $27.5 million upfront for the right to market Sebela’s Miudella, billed as the first FDA-approved device of its kind in 40 years.

The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a popular form of long-acting reversible contraception (LARC), offering effective and low-maintenance birth control for women. According to the Centers for Disease ...

A golden pothos plant (Epipremnum aureum) and a scanning electron microscope image of its surface microstructures. Researchers are taking inspiration from its surface patterns to make a safer copper ...

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

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If you’ve ever walked into a doctor’s appointment with a very personal question to ask, you know that those conversations aren’t always easy to start. That’s especially true when the question has to ...

A smaller nonhormonal copper intrauterine device (IUD) resulted in a low pregnancy rate and fewer side effects leading to discontinuation compared with a larger copper IUD among a mostly nulliparous ...