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News Articles: iud

Many women experience pain with the insertion of an IUD or intrauterine device used for birth control. Doctors can do more to manage that pain, according to new recommendations from the CDC.

IUD insertions can hurt. The CDC advises doctors to do more to reduce the pain

Women have been complaining that doctors don't warn them how much an IUD insertion can hurt — or offer pain relief. Now the CDC is recommending that doctors do more to help.

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By:
  • Sarah Boden
Plan B is one brand of the emergency contraceptive levonorgestrel, which works by delaying ovulation. It is sold over the counter at pharmacies, but is often kept in locked boxes or is only accessible by asking a pharmacist.

Emergency contraception: How it works, how effective it is and how to get it

Emergency contraceptives and abortion pills are not the same thing, though people often confuse them. Now that Roe v. Wade has been overturned, it's vital to know the difference — and your options.

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By:
  • Maria Godoy and
  • Carmel Wroth