As a jolt of pain shot through her body, Shona Spencer felt faint. A nurse started fanning her, as her doctor finished inserting her intrauterine device (IUD), a long acting form of birth control with ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Geri Stengel writes about the success factors of women entrepreneurs. For decades, women seeking long-acting birth control have ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are known as one of the most convenient and effective forms of birth control, but it's true that the IUD insertion process can be unpleasant, uncomfortable, or downright ...

I’m a big proponent of IUDs. The birth control option, formally known as an intrauterine device, lasts years (between three and 12, depending on the type) and it’s a “set it and forget it” solution.

Cramping is a common and natural response to the opening of the cervix during IUD insertion or removal, with the intensity varying from person to person. Pain relief options during the procedure ...

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