New guidelines emphasize the need to offer patients a range of pain management options for gynecological procedures. New ...

American women have had an IUD (a tiny T-shaped contraceptive device) inserted into their uterus. Many of them likely walked ...

I have had IUDs since 1997 and so far I only used copper IUDs. Last month my doc inserted the Mirena IUD and I have had bleeding and spotting ever since. I went in for a checkup today and the Gyn said ...

The strings attached to your IUD may feel stiff at first, something your partner might notice during sex. They usually soften over time. Implants can make your period very light or go away, and ...

Mirena ®️ (levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system) is a hormone-releasing IUD that prevents pregnancy for up to 8 years. Mirena also treats heavy periods for up to 5 years in women who ...

“I got my IUD in my late 20s. I decided to try the Mirena IUD because it had hormones. When my gynecologist inserted the IUD, I was not prepared for the pain I was about to experience. Once she ...

Mirena is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) that is inserted into the uterus for long-term birth control. Mirena continuously releases a low amount of the progestin (levonorgestrel) for up to eight ...

The procedure is the same for any form of IUD -- copper (ParaGard) or hormonal (Kyleena, Liletta, Mirena, Skyla). You will lie on a table with your knees bent and your legs apart.

Intro: Mirena is an intrauterine device (IUD) used for birth control and alleviating symptoms of heavy periods. The device comes with thin strings that dangle down into the vagina. After insertion, it ...