Is it possible to get pregnant with an IUD in place? How do you know if you're pregnant in the first place? A gynecologist answers your IUD questions.

What is an IUD? Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, are a long-term, reversible form of birth control that lessens the ability of sperm to reach and fertilize an egg.

Here's what to do if you need to get your IUD replaced soon.

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a form of physical contraceptive. The two types of IUD are hormonal and copper. Discover how each one can affect a woman’s period here.

Why IUD insertions are painful for many patients and what can be done better Mar 23, 2025 5:35 PM EDT ...

NPR's Ailsa Chang talks with Dr. Aileen Gariepy of Weill Cornell Medicine about the new federal guidance that advises doctors to consider pain management for IUD insertion pain.

A major medical group now recommends pain-blocking treatments for IUD insertion and other procedures amid a growing recognition that women's pain should be treated.