Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The study, published Wednesday in JAMA Network, found that women who use levonorgestrel-releasing IUDs face an increased risk of ...

Intrauterine devices (IUDs) can increase breast cancer risk by a similar margin compared to contraceptive pills, a recent study found. Image credit: Martí Sans/Stocksy. IUDs are the third most common ...

Making an informed decision about which method of birth control to choose is important, as it will affect your daily comfort and future peace of mind. The Intrauterine Device (IUD) ...

A comprehensive analysis of birth control methods has unveiled important insights about the relationship between hormonal intrauterine devices and breast cancer risk, prompting medical professionals ...

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 ...

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month comes to a close, a new study sheds some light on the potential connection between hormonal IUDs and breast cancer. This year, the American Cancer Society (ACS) ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices, or IUDs, have long been promoted as a reliable and convenient form of birth control. These small, T-shaped devices provide years of pregnancy prevention with minimal ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Women everywhere are celebrating what’s considered a major step forward in feminine health care. The Centers for Disease Control ...

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Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Everything you need to ...