Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are becoming more popular among women who are opting for long-lasting, cost-effective birth control. However, the insertion process can be nerve-wracking and frightening.

New evidence highlights patient demand for sedation and supports local anesthetic use, prompting renewed attention to how pain is managed during IUD insertion.

Bleeding, intense cramping, even fainting: These are some of the experiences women are sharing across social media about IUDs—especially with the pain they feel during an insertion. IUDs—short for ...

It is not uncommon to hear people say, "I was recommended an IUD, but I'm worried about the pain during insertion." In fact, ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Women everywhere are celebrating what's considered a major step forward in feminine health care. The Centers for Disease Control ...

Whenever anybody asks me how I like my Mirena IUD, I tell them that I love it, as earnestly and vigorously as someone actually earning commission from Big Estrogen. I say that the ease of not taking a ...

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. These devices, ...

"Excruciatingly painful" — that's how PS producer Jordan Shalhoub describes their first attempt at getting an IUD. The insertion was so uncomfortable that ultimately it failed and Shalhoub left ...

Every item on this page was chosen by an ELLE editor. We may earn commission on some of the items you choose to buy. I never particularly wanted an IUD. I believed in them, sure; I knew the research ...

My child's home birth was a grueling 34-hour marathon. I walked around, cuddled with my pit bull (and then with my pit bull and the microwaveable heating pad a saintly friend reheated often), listened ...

How IUDs affect your period can depend on the type of IUD you get. Some people stop getting their period, while others may have a lighter flow. A few things about IUDs are certain. For one thing, the ...

In this op-ed originally published in Vogue, Hannah Jackson explores pain management for IUD insertion. I’m slightly embarrassed to admit that I put off getting my IUD for so long because I was ...