A period that’s later than usual can make anyone worry. But for someone who just had their IUD removed, changes in your period may be normal. However, an absent or late period can also be a possible sign of pregnancy. But fret not: whether you’re here to know why you missed your period after IUD […]
After you have thought long and hard about which birth control method to go for, perhaps, by now, you have finally decided to get an IUD. And I think you’ll agree: getting an IUD is a big and important decision for any woman. As such, you may be wondering what to expect and how it […]
Paragard is the only brand of copper intrauterine device (IUD) available in the United States. And while a number of women prefer choosing the copper IUD to avoid some hormonal side effects caused by its counterpart, it’s important to note that Paragard is linked to more and sometimes worse cramping. In fact: Aside from recent […]
Uterine fibroids are smooth muscle tumors found inside a woman’s uterus. They are common and affect as many as 70-80 percent of all women, especially those between 35 and 54, according to research. Fibroids tend to grow during a woman’s childbearing years, when hormone levels are at their highest. This suggests that hormones like estrogen […]
The Paragard intrauterine device is the only copper IUD approved for use by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The copper wire wrapped around the device creates an inflammatory reaction that is toxic to sperm and deactivates it. The Paragard IUD can remain effective for up to 10 years. Lately, however, Paragard’s manufacturer, Teva […]
The intrauterine device (IUD) is generally known to be safe and effective in preventing pregnancy. But no single birth control method is a hundred percent fool-proof. Can anything make an IUD less effective? As it turns out, certain things can actually interfere with your IUD and may render it less effective. What Can Cause an […]
An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device only a doctor or nurse can implant into the uterus in order to prevent pregnancy. Known to be generally safe and effective, this birth control method is steadily becoming a favorite among women, just behind the birth control pill. But no form of contraception is completely […]
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a popular form of reversible contraception in women. However, mounting evidence suggest that IUD use can potentially cause a wide array of complications. And unfortunately, this may be true for both the hormonal IUD and the copper IUD. Side effects ranging from headaches to discomfort to ectopic pregnancy to false […]
Discovered in the 1970s as a form of emergency contraception, the intrauterine device (IUD) is a birth control method that’s becoming increasingly popular among women. It is a small, T-shaped device that the doctor places in the uterus to prevent pregnancy. Within one year, fewer than 1 out of 100 women with an IUD will get pregnant, […]
The intrauterine device (IUD) is a birth control method that’s increasingly becoming more popular among women. With more women trying it out, some IUD users can’t help but ask: “Does an IUD affect future fertility?” Fortunately, in most cases, as several studies have shown, the IUD does not affect women’s future fertility. However, there are […]