Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are the third most common form of modern birth control used around the world. There are two types of IUDs — copper IUDs that do not release any hormones and hormonal IUDs ...

A comprehensive analysis of birth control methods has unveiled important insights about the relationship between hormonal intrauterine devices and breast cancer risk, prompting medical professionals ...

An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, T-shaped device that’s placed inside the uterus to prevent pregnancy. These devices, ...

Women younger than 50 who used a levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine device (IUD) had a significantly higher risk of breast cancer as compared with women who did not use hormonal contraceptives, a ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs), unlike oral contraceptives, were not linked with an increased risk for melasma in women with menorrhagia, this study found. Researchers analyzed data from the ...

Having a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) implanted immediately after birth does not affect a woman's ability to lactate and breastfeed, according to new research by investigators at University of ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices, or IUDs, have long been promoted as a reliable and convenient form of birth control. These small, T-shaped devices provide years of pregnancy prevention with minimal ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Women with Liletta and Mirena IUDs were more likely to have rosacea 1-year after insertion vs. those with copper ...

(Reuters) - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved a hormonal contraceptive device on Friday that gives American women another reversible contraceptive choice as effective as sterilization.

Danish women on hormonal contraception were more likely to experience ischemic stroke and myocardial infarction, though the absolute risk was low. Data suggest a dose-related association between ...