An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped piece of plastic with one or two thin, plastic strings that hang from the bottom of the “T” through the cervix and into the vaginal canal. If you have ...

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 ...

So you got an IUD and dealt with the insertion process (ugh). The pros? Now you don’t have to set a daily alarm to take your birth control pill, or remember to change your patch every week, or swap ...