Birth Control
IUD
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FAQs - IUD
How long does the IUD last?
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What's the difference between the IUDs?
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Mary Lide, 26, IUD
My IUD will expire in 2017 and I will immediately get another one.
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No pain, no gain: The IUD insertion process
Unlike me, you should take some advance measures to prepare yourself for the process.
FAQs - IUD
Are IUDs safe for women who haven't had kids?
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Is it safe to have the hormones from the IUD inside you all the time?
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Does it hurt to have an IUD taken out?
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Can I use a menstrual cup with an IUD?
I heard there's a risk in using a menstrual cup with an IUD.
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Can I take out my own IUD?
I’m thinking about removing my IUD myself.
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Does it hurt to get an IUD?
You know, you kinda have to bear through it until your uterus is like, 'okay, we're friends, we're gonna work together.'
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Katie, 32, IUD
My favorite thing about the Mirena IUD is knowing how effective it is.
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Real Stories: The low-maintenance, hormone-free birth control you probably haven’t heard of
Zero hormones. Over 99% effective. Totally reversible and can last up to 12 years. It’s the Paragard IUD.