It’s uncommon, but if you have an IUD, it could move out of place. “This can mean several things,” says Peace Nwegbo-Banks, MD, an obstetrician and gynecologist at Serenity Women’s Health and Med Spa ...

The Mirena intrauterine device (IUD) is an implant that people can use as a birth control method for up to 6 years. It may also offer up to 5 years of relief to those who have heavy periods. Share on ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are T-shaped birth control devices that sit within the uterus. On some occasions, an IUD may become displaced or fall out. Younger women and teenagers aged 14–19 are more ...

An intrauterine device (IUD) should prevent pregnancy for 3 to 10 years, depending on the type you have. Once it expires, your doctor will need to take it out. You can have the IUD removed before the ...

The Mirena IUD is effective for five years, but Erin Jackson left hers in for six and a half. She was so scared of repeating the pain she felt when she had the contraceptive device inserted, she kept ...

Up against bad PR and a lack of awareness, reproductive health groups are leading the charge to make the IUD a first line of defense against unplanned pregnancy. It won’t be easy. Most women have been ...

When TikToker Bridget Goes took a video of herself getting her first IUD removed and her second one inserted in June, she didn’t expect the video to go viral, drawing nearly 900,000 views since. In ...

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It's normal to experience some spotting for the first few months after IUD insertion. It's rare for an IUD to move or fall out, and sex is not a risk factor for these complications. To prevent ...

People may experience cramping or more severe pain during an IUD insertion. Each experience is unique. To reduce discomfort, discuss pain-relief options with your doctor beforehand. Share on Pinterest ...