The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is a contraceptive that works by releasing synthetic hormones into the uterus over time. Possible side effects of these IUDs may include vaginal bleeding changes.

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) do not stop periods, or menstruation. However, a hormonal IUD may result in fewer, lighter periods, while a copper IUD may lead to heavier bleeding and longer periods. IUDs ...

Editor's Note: We at POPSUGAR recognize that people of many genders and identities, including but not limited to women, may or may not have female sex organs such as uteruses or vaginas. For this ...

Combination birth control pills, when started within the first day of your period, offer immediate protection; however, if started later, a backup method is needed for seven days. The copper IUD ...

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 ...

The nurse practitioner who inserted my IUD worked with the precision and speed of someone on a pit crew. Or, really—just someone working in the gynecology department of a student clinic at one of the ...

An IUD can cost thousands of dollars without insurance, but programs are in place to make it more affordable. Liudmila Chernetska / Getty Images Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Though 99% ...

Intrauterine Devices (IUDs) are a highly effective form of long-term contraception. It is primarily designed for and used by women. While a lot of women have questions about IUD insertion, not much is ...

In this video, I open up about my personal journey with birth control and what I've experienced since having my IUD removed after seven years. I share the changes I've noticed in my body, my emotions, ...