Some discomfort or pain may occur with an IUD insertion. However, the insertion process is usually quick, taking less than 30 seconds. Some older research suggests that more than 70% of people who ...

Learn more about how to determine whether it’s right for you. The copper IUD is a long lasting, nonhormonal birth control placed into the uterus by a doctor, explains Kecia Gaither, MD ...

Intrauterine devices. Reproductive Health Access Project. IUD information. Hubacher D. Intrauterine devices & infection: review of the literature. Indian J Med Res. 2014;140 Suppl(Suppl 1):S53-S57.

In some cases, hormonal IUDs can also help reduce heavy menstrual bleeding and cramping. A hormonal IUD is a small, T-shaped contraceptive device healthcare providers insert into the uterus to prevent ...

The gynaeocologist she was referred to said her scans did not find any problems and recommended she try a hormonal IUD – a T-shaped plastic device that releases a synthetic hormone called ...

During surgery, the depth of separation can be measured in relation to the tip length of scissors, forceps, and other instruments used to manipulate the uterine cavity to avoid perforation due to ...

Center for Nanomedicine, Institute for Basic Science (IBS), Seoul 03722, Republic of Korea Department of Nano Biomedical Engineering (NanoBME), Advanced Science Institute, Yonsei University, Seoul ...

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One of the most effective, if sometimes misunderstood, options for contraception is an intrauterine device (IUD). An IUD is a small device, made of flexible plastic in the shape of a T ...