Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are small contraceptive devices implanted in the uterus. They can be hormonal or nonhormonal, and they're one of the most effective options for female birth control ...

When recent TikTok threads about surprising and extreme intrauterine device (IUD) insertion pain popped up in my social media channels, I had a visceral reaction. My uterus basically shouted: me too!

My first IUD insertion was — not exaggerating — the most painful experience of my life. I remember screaming, nearly fainting (I had to lie on the table for about 10 minutes afterward), throwing up on ...

Kyleena (levonorgestrel) is a brand-name intrauterine device (IUD) that’s prescribed for pregnancy prevention in some adults and adolescents. Kyleena is inserted into the uterus by a healthcare ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently issued new guidance on managing pain during IUD insertion, but doctors say the updated advice — while a step in the right direction — doesn’t ...

In 2020, Holly decided to get the copper IUD, and while being monitored after insertion (which is standard procedure), she told her nurse that her pain was getting increasingly worse. "I was like, 'Is ...

Paragard (intrauterine copper contraceptive) is a brand-name IUD prescribed to help prevent pregnancy in some adults and adolescents. Paragard is inserted into the uterus by a healthcare professional ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways Hormonal IUDs can help manage endometriosis symptoms like pain and ...

At a recent party, I told a friend, “It was the worst pain I’ve ever experienced, but you should totally do it.” And for once, I wasn’t talking about my interest in kink and BDSM, I was talking about ...