Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. More teens are opting for an IUD, which experts say is one of the most effective types of birth control. (Photo illustration: ...

Newswise — Intrauterine devices, more commonly known as IUDs, are great birth control option for patients of many ages and gender identities. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends IUDs as one ...

That tiny T-shaped device has caused quite a stir on social media lately, with myths and misconceptions spreading faster than facts, but here’s the thing, IUDs have actually been around for over a ...

Birth control pills, implants, and intrauterine devices (IUDs) are highly effective at preventing pregnancy, but people in larger bodies may have different experiences with birth control than those in ...

As an IUD, I know all about spineless little guys trying to get as far as they can into our reproductive systems. Freeda Womb is seen on tour near the LOVE sculpture to the left of the John F. Kennedy ...

When chemistry professor Samantha Gateman realized there was no non-hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) on the market without significant side effects, she became inspired to make a change. As a ...

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 20-foot tall inflatable IUD embedded in the Union Station lawn in Washington, D.C. as Senate Republicans blocked a bill protecting contraception access. (all images courtesy Americans For ...

There's a battle being waged across the country between people who see birth control as essential for women's health, self-determination and to avoid abortions ‒ and those who claim some forms of ...