Laura, 51, from Newton Mearns uses the Mirena coil for hormone replacement therapy (HRT), helping with perimenopausal and ...

In rare cases, an IUD can perforate the uterine wall, migrate into the abdominal cavity, or damage nearby organs, requiring ...

"I’m so scared for removal day. I’ve actually had flashbacks to it being inserted, which have triggered a small panic attack.

New evidence highlights patient demand for sedation and supports local anesthetic use, prompting renewed attention to how pain is managed during IUD insertion.

Stephanie Comeau says her family doctor told her he couldn't remove the birth control device. She said after he tried ...

1. Not all types of bracelets have the same lifespan. 2. Does the ring immediately become invalid once the expiration date is reached? 3. When should the ring be removed prematurely? 4. Does having an ...

Get your news from a source that’s not owned and controlled by oligarchs. Sign up for the free Mother Jones Daily. After Mother Jones senior reporter Julia Lurie had her IUD removed, she was surprised ...

New Anesthetic Method Might Better Manage Pain Of IUD Insertion By Dennis Thompson HealthDay ReporterFRIDAY, Sept. 18, 2026 (HealthDay News) — A bit of carefully placed local anesthesia can ...

More patients want nonhormonal methods of birth control. Yet only one copper IUD is currently available in the United States.

In recent years, patients have increasingly reported pain during insertion of intrauterine devices (IUDs). A placebo-controlled trial showed that intrauterine instillation of the anesthetic ...

A simple new procedure using a lidocaine-like drug helped women experience less IUD placement pain, a new Swedish study shows. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a common type of birth control, but many ...

A simple method involving local anesthesia in the uterus can reduce pain during IUD insertion, according to a new study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal JAMA. The method also ...