When you are using birth control like a Mirena IUD, you need to know the risks of getting it inserted. There are common and expected Mirena side effects you can anticipate. What is Mirena? It's an IUD ...

The Mirena IUD is effective for five years, but Erin Jackson left hers in for six and a half. She was so scared of repeating the pain she felt when she had the contraceptive device inserted, she kept ...

NEWS: A June 2015 Facebook post reported a woman's claims of experiencing an adverse reaction to the Mirena IUD. On 7 July 2015, a Facebook user published a status update reporting she had experienced ...

The pill, the patch, the ring — they're all great in theory, but if you constantly forget to take your pills or hate the waiting period for both the patch and ring, these might not be the best choices ...

Few U.S. women choose intrauterine devices, or IUDs, for contraception — a recent study found they rank No. 5 in use, behind oral contraceptives, tubal ligation, condoms and vasectomies. But IUD use ...

BALTIMORE -- The levonorgestrel 52-mg intrauterine device (IUD; Mirena) decreased blood loss by more than 90% for women with heavy menstrual bleeding, an open-label phase III trial showed. Among 89 ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. When Esther Colner went to her doctor for a contraceptive three years ago, she specifically asked for a non-hormonal option. Ms Colner, ...

Here at ELLE.com we are big fans of the IUD, a small, T-shaped device that is inserted into the uterus, and is one of the most effective forms of birth control out there. Since it's a one-time ...

Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD Key Takeaways Hormonal IUDs can help manage endometriosis symptoms like pain and ...

If you suspect your IUD has shifted or fallen out, experts recommend seeing your health care provider for an exam. (Photo: Getty Images) I was 27 years old when I decided on using an intrauterine ...