There are lots of good reasons for women to space their babies at least two years apart. Studies show higher risks of premature birth, pregnancy complications and delivery problems, as well as higher ...

Bioceptive, a New Orleans-based company developing technology designed to improve women's health, has received $250,000 to test one of its devices at clinics in South Asia. The trial is a milestone as ...

Kaitlin Sullivan is a health and science journalist based in Colorado. She's been part of multiple award-winning investigations into health topics including the international medical device industry ...

While catching up with a friend, Mallory Tatman discovered they were both getting intrauterine device (IUD) insertions in the coming weeks. But, the experience that followed was jarring. “I figured it ...

Hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) are a type of birth control method to prevent pregnancy. They can work for up to 7 years, depending on the brand that doctors recommend. Some people may also find ...

TRUMBULL, Conn.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--CooperSurgical, a global leader in women’s healthcare, today announced the launch of a new inserter designed for single-hand placement of Paragard®, which was ...

We were unable to process your request. Please try again later. If you continue to have this issue please contact customerservice@slackinc.com. A copper intrauterine device, or IUD, with a novel ...

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recently announced updated guidelines for managing pain from inserting a popular form of birth control called an intrauterine device, or IUD. The ...

Inserting an intrauterine device (IUD) at 2 to 4 weeks postpartum matched the standard interval when it came to complete expulsions, a randomized trial found. At 6-month follow-up, 2% of patients in ...

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