Progestins—Progestins are a synthetic form of the hormone progesterone that can be taken as pills or placed in the uterus as an IUD. Intrauterine device—The IUD called Mirena is often used to ...

It can be hard to get an appointment for a Paragard insertion on short notice, so call as quickly as possible. At your appointment, a doctor or nurse will put the copper IUD into your uterus, and that ...

IUD insertions during the menstrual cycle can invite problems by placing a foreign body into the uterus at a time when the intrauterine environment contains bloody, necrotic material. Midcycle ...

Birth control is how you prevent pregnancy. There are lots of different birth control options out there. We’re here to help you figure it all out.