Cosmopolitan

Everything You Need to Know About Safely Checking Your IUD Strings

So you got an IUD and dealt with the insertion process (ugh). The pros? Now you don’t have to set a daily alarm to take your birth control pill, or remember to change your patch every week, or swap ...

How to prepare for IUD removal and potential side effects to expect after

After IUD removal, you may experience cramping and spotting, and your period and fertility will return to normal.

Can you get pregnant with an IUD? It's very rare, but important to know the health risks

Your chance of getting pregnant with an IUD is 0.1% to 0.2%. If you think you might be pregnant with an IUD, contact a doctor ...
Well+Good

Yes, Getting an IUD Under Sedation Is an Option—Here’s How I Did It (and How You Can, Too)

A writer shares how she got sedation for IUD insertion after hearing about the option from a friend. Here's her experience and tips. I have been on birth control since I was 14. I initially started ...