For some patients who have early endometrial cancer or a precancerous condition, a hysterectomy may not be a good option because of serious health issues or the desire to preserve fertility -- but ...

An IUD causes cell changes in the uterus that prevent the development and growth of cancer cells. Talk with your healthcare provider if you have questions about your endometrial cancer risk.

I got an IUD called Mirena during my first year of college to help me get through school without worrying about a surprise pregnancy. An IUD is a flexible, T-shaped device with strings tied to the end ...

A drug-laced IUD could help women at risk of endometrial cancer have children. Sept. 29, 2010— -- An intrauterine contraceptive device -- impregnated with the birth control drug ...

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. The small T-shaped device inserted ...

IUDs often cause cramps. Learn what can you do about them, how long they might last, how to feel better, and what to do if they don’t go away.

The best IUD for each person depends on many factors. People can choose between hormonal IUDs, which include Mirena and Kyleena, and nonhormonal IUDs, such as ParaGard. In this article, we take a ...

What happens if you think your IUD is out of place? What are the signs? How do you check? Should you call the doctor? Learn what to look for and what to do if you think your IUD is out of place.

CDC guidelines for IUD insertion recently saw the addition of a new recommendation encouraging doctors to counsel patients on pain management beforehand. The updated guidelines also expand options ...

“The IUD is placed in a device that allows it to go through the cervical canal, upon which it stays in place in the upper portion of the uterus.

Learn about Mirena, Paragard, and Skyla, how they differ, and which IUD may be right for you.

Israeli gynecologist builds a better IUD Dr. Ilan Baram says Ballerine is the first contraceptive device to address quality-of-life problems caused by rigid T-shaped IUDs.