Being a new mom means all your attention is on your baby. Birth control may not be on your priority list. Missing a pill or forgetting protection may happen due to sleepless nights and endless chores.

Here's why and when you should get your IUD removed, as well as what to expect during the IUD removal process.

The intrauterine device (IUD) is one of the most effective forms of reversible birth control available today—up to 20 times more effective than birth control pills, the patch, or the ring, according ...

• Fertility can return quickly after IUD removal, often within the first menstrual cycle.• Both copper and hormonal IUDs do not affect ovulation, so pregnancy is possible right away.• If you don’t get ...

As lawmakers across the United States attempt to ban or limit contraception options, medical experts are hoping to clear up misinformation. More than 65% of women in the U.S. between the ages of 15 ...

When considering whether an intrauterine device (IUD) is the right birth control option for you, there are many factors to consider. Will this birth control method fit my lifestyle and expectations?

During her annual OB-GYN visit, Callie Anderson told her doctor she wanted to get off the birth-control pill. “We decided the best option for me was an IUD,” she said, referring to an intrauterine ...