Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are one of the most effective and low-maintenance forms of birth control available, with a ...

Medically reviewed by Anita Sadaty, MD Key Takeaways Teenagers are more likely to keep using IUDs than stick to their birth ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the third most common form of modern birth control used around the world. There are two types of IUDs — copper IUDs that do not release any hormones and hormonal IUDs ...

There are five types of IUDs, all of which are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. IUDs can be divided into one of two categories: hormonal and non-hormonal. Which IUD is best for you ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices, or IUDs, have long been promoted as a reliable and convenient form of birth control. These small, T-shaped devices provide years of pregnancy prevention with minimal ...

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, a new study sheds some light on the potential connection between hormonal IUDs and breast cancer. This year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) ...