Birth Control
IUD
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Lindsay, 30, IUD
I never even think about it being there.
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Why my Mirena is my ride or die
It got my awful periods under control, and I never have to think about it
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Do we have yet another reason to love the IUD?
New research suggests it might lower risk of cervical cancer.
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But really, should you get an IUD right now?
If you’re among the many folks wondering if now is the time to try long-acting birth control, here are some things to consider.
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Colleen, 32, IUD
I really like that the hormone in the IUD is only in my uterus.
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Ellie, 27, IUD
I love being able to say I haven’t had a period since I was 17 years old.
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Will an IUD make your period go away?
It may depend on what your period was like before you got one.
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What’s it like to get an IUD removed?
I knew that my IUD just wasn’t working for me, but I had no idea what to expect when it came time to get it taken out.
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I’ve had my IUD for three years, and I love it more every year
Why this hands-free birth control is so perfect for me
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Mirena & LILETTA & Kyleena & Skyla & Paragard: A guide to figuring out which IUD is right for you
Or the members of an Icelandic girl band
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I have a chronic illness and birth control changed my life
How the Mirena IUD saved me from endometriosis