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 ...

The clinic had just begun offering nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, to patients to help manage pain during IUD placements and, given the alternative — to undergo the procedure sans anesthetics — she ...

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

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

The FDA has approved Miudella® (copper intrauterine system) for the prevention of pregnancy in females of reproductive potential for up to 3 years.

These have a failure rate of 8-9% with typical use. The hormonal IUDs’ contraceptive effect lasts for eight years, while a copper IUD can last up to ten years, depending on the type.

IUDs are commonly used contraceptive devices. They sit inside the uterus (womb) to prevent pregnancy. Older versions contain copper as their active ingredient. Newer "hormonal" IUDs slowly release ...

A new study has found a link between hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and breast cancer. But media reports of a large increase in risk may cause unnecessary worry.

In the lead-up to another potential Trump presidency, one writer shares her experience with the copper IUD, which lasts for more than a decade.