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How an IUD (Intrauterine Device) Works

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. These devices, ...
IUDs, or intrauterine devices, are more than 99% effective in preventing pregnancy, and some can work up to 12 years, but a 2016 survey from the Urban Institute found that many women still don't know ...
When it comes to navigating long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options, intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, are one of the most talked about options. These T-shaped devices have ...
The overturn of Roe v. Wade is detrimental to reproductive health. But, as an OB/GYN and a complex contraception specialist, what worries me just as much is the attack on access to contraception. This ...
"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through the links below." Reproductive rights faced a big blow on Friday after the Supreme Court of the United States ...