Medically reviewed by Renita White, MD An intrauterine device (IUD) is a small, plastic, T-shaped device that is inserted ...

Of course, nonhormonal methods have their benefits too. But hormonal birth control, including the pill, some intrauterine devices (IUDs), implants, and patches, offers a range of benefits beyond ...

with drawbacks and advantages to both. After a doctor inserts an IUD, you may experience painful cramping and irregular bleeding. An IUD, or intrauterine device, is a type of long-acting ...

Each IUD package contains a full explanation of the risks and benefits of the IUD and a ... Creinin MD. Intrauterine Devices: Separating Fact From Fallacy. MedGenMed 1(1), 1999.