To be fair, my ob-gyn at the time was very honest and clear about possible side effects associated with a copper IUD — potentially heavier and longer periods, cramping, and spotting for the first few ...

Medically reviewed by Cordelia Nwankwo, MD IUDs are more than 99% effective at preventing pregnancy.With hormonal IUDs, you ...

I happen to be one of the people who gets extremely painful periods. While I have a low tolerance for pain, in general, period pain is something I don’t wish upon anyone. I don’t remember my periods ...

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 ...

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An IUD (intrauterine device) is a solid choice for long-term birth control: it can last you for three to 12 years and once inserted, it doesn't require the kind of everyday upkeep that oral ...

It can take several months for your period to regulate after a Mirena IUD insertion. Some people may notice that their period stops within a year of insertion. While Mirena doesn’t stop periods in all ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) were effective at managing menstrual cycles in young adults with physical, intellectual, or developmental disabilities, according to a retrospective study. Of nearly 200 ...

Lastly, if you have skipped several periods in a row without an IUD or birth control pills, you should check with a doctor to make sure everything is okay. If your period stops spontaneously as a ...

Thanks to their reusable design, menstrual cups are a popular period product nowadays. But if you have an intrauterine device (IUD), you may be worried about using one after hearing stories online ...

Sorry to state the obvious, but <a href="https://www.womenshealthmag.com/health/a19992907/long-periods/" id="fd25e822-bc7d-3015-af5d-cfac80cdd8a0"> periods kinda suck ...