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 ...

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 ...

Jeffrey Peipert's theory about how to prevent unplanned pregnancies isn't complicated. In 2007, Peipert, an obstetrician-gynecologist at Washington University in St. Louis, began a groundbreaking ...

In this week's Sex IDK column, Emma McGowan, certified sex educator and writer, answers your questions about the difference between copper and hormonal IUDs. Q: Is the Mirena safe? And will the copper ...

For all women using birth control, the effectiveness of various methods is a key factor in the decision-making process. Beyond that, however, the choice gets personal. Some women focus on how much ...

Please tell me the difference between the Mirena and the other "loops", the only other one I know of is the Copper T. I know the Mirena is about R2000-00 and the copper ones are about R200-R300, but ...