When I was first introduced to the world of intrauterine devices (IUDs), I had decided that I no longer wanted to take birth-control pills and had began looking for ...

There are so many different contraceptive options out there, ranging from the pill (of which there are two varieties: the progesterone-only and the combined) to patches, injections and, of course, ...

The contraceptive coil: something that gets a whole lot of airtime – but not much uptake. Around 3.1 million women in England take either the combined or mini contraceptive pill, while just 31.8% use ...

When it comes to navigating long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) options, intrauterine devices, better known as IUDs, are one of the most talked about options. These T-shaped devices have ...

The Mirena coil is a hormonal intrauterine device (IUD) that can prevent pregnancy. While it may limit heavy bleeding during perimenopause, it typically has no effect on when menopause begins. Keep ...

Taking charge of your reproductive health is a personal priority for many women. Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a form of long-acting contraception and the reasons women choose them are as personal ...

How Does Mirena Work for Birth Control? Mirena is a small, flexible plastic, T-shaped system that slowly releases small amounts of a progestin hormone (levonorgestrel) into your uterus. It is the same ...