Nearly 4.5 million people in the U.S. use an intrauterine device (IUD) for birth control. They're very effective at preventing pregnancy — only 1 out of every 100 people with an IUD will get pregnant ...

When you get an IUD, it’s normal to feel cramping. “Your uterus is a muscle, and when you place something inside of it, the muscle responds by tightening,” says Lisa Holloway, a nurse practitioner ...

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 ...

IUD insertion can cause pain, pressure, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, and fainting, though these symptoms usually subside within a few hours. Both hormonal and nonhormonal IUDs can cause changes in ...