The most common side effect after getting an IUD inserted is cramping. Hormonal IUDs like Mirena can make your period lighter and, in some cases, stop it altogether. Non-hormonal copper IUDs can cause ...

Paragard (intrauterine copper contraceptive) is a brand-name prescription birth control device. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved it to help prevent pregnancy in females.* Paragard ...

In most cases, these side effects should be temporary. And some may be easily managed. But if you have symptoms that are ongoing or bothersome, talk with your doctor or pharmacist. And do not remove ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are some of the most effective birth control options out there. Depending on the brand, IUDs can prevent pregnancy for up to 8–10 years. IUDs vary in size and hormone dose, ...

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Mirena (levonorgestrel) is a prescription intrauterine device (IUD). It’s used to help prevent pregnancy and treat heavy periods in people who chose to use an IUD as a birth control device. If you’re ...

Levonorgestrel intrauterine devices (IUDs) are associated with significantly more reports of acne, alopecia, and hirsutism compared with copper IUDs, with some differences between the available ...

Jasmin McKee, 26, was diagnosed with stage 3 cervical cancer after she put off her annual pap smear because the test made her nervous She'd been experiencing bleeding after sex, but "brushed off" the ...

Teddi Mellencamp is getting candid about her health. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills alum took to Instagram Wednesday to open up about some menopause symptoms she said she had been experiencing. ...

Kyleena (levonorgestrel) is a brand-name intrauterine device (IUD) that’s prescribed to help prevent pregnancy. It’s a form of birth control. As with other drugs, Kyleena can cause side effects, such ...