Rashi Chowdhary talks about the lesser-known hormonal implications of copper IUDs, especially their impact on estrogen, zinc, ...

Copper might not be the most exciting or cutting-edge medtech material, but this metal is used in a wide range of medical ...

Myths surrounding contraception can lead to misunderstanding and keep people from making informed decisions. Read on to know ...

Hormonal birth control uses synthetic versions of the naturally occurring hormones estrogen and progesterone to prevent ...

The CDC now urges doctors to talk to their patients about options to relieve the pain of inserting IUDs.

Tampons and IUDs enter the body the same way, but they don’t end up in the same place and shouldn’t affect each other. In other words, tampons are safe.

An IUD can be removed at any time, which makes it ideal for people wanting to get pregnant. Here's what to know about pregnancy after IUD removal.

This is because the drugs may be expelled from the body before they have an opportunity to be absorbed into the blood stream. People taking the contraceptive pill are advised to use a back-up ...

Likewise, physical barriers such as condoms and copper IUDs are also unaffected.

Likewise, physical barriers such as condoms and copper IUDs are also unaffected.