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Hormonal IUDs (Mirena, Kyleena, LILETTA, Skyla) - Bedsider
The hormonal IUD is a small, T-shaped piece of plastic that a health care provider can insert into your uterus to prevent pregnancy. There are four hormonal ...
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Can an IUD improve your sex life? - Bedsider
May 26, 2016 ... IUDs can help you have happy, healthy sexual relationships. Enjoying sex without worrying about pregnancy is a real vibe shift.
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Can menstrual products mess with your birth control? - Bedsider
Nov 3, 2014 ... I decided to investigate. Here's what I found out about using tampons and menstrual cups with both the IUD and the ring. Using a menstrual cup ...
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All about hormones! | Birth control - Bedsider
Jan 27, 2014 ... The IUD, the implant, the shot, and the mini-pill (progestin-only methods). Hormonal IUDs release a small amount of a progestin hormone called ...
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Managing pain during IUD placement: How to advocate for yourself
Jun 25, 2025 ... Pain management options · 1. Numbing medication (local anesthetic) · 2. Over-the-counter pain medications · 3. Anxiety or sedation support · 4.
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Birth Control Options & Types: Find What's Right for You - Bedsider
Explore 20+ types of birth control — from IUDs and the pill to the ring and patch. Compare methods side by side by effectiveness, privacy, and what fits ...
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My IUD was expelled. Should I try again? - Bedsider
Aug 28, 2025 ... IUD expulsion (when part or all of the IUD comes out after it's placed in the uterus) can occur in 2-10% of people in the first year after ...
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Bedsider - Birth Control, Sexual Health & Relationships
IUD (Intrauterine Device) Implant (Nexplanon) Birth control shot (Depo-Provera) Birth control ring Birth control patch Birth control pill Diaphragm Condom ...
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I have a chronic illness and birth control changed my life - Bedsider
Sep 10, 2019 ... How the Mirena IUD saved me from endometriosis ... My experiences with birth control have been anything but simple and straightforward. Actually, ...
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Your birth control options for right after having a baby - Bedsider
Nov 19, 2025 ... It's safe to get the implant or IUD inserted while the hormones from the shot are still in your body. The progestin-only pill (a.k.a. POP or ...