Obstetrics & gynaecology
FDA explains pros, cons of permanent birth control
(HealthDay)—Women need to carefully consider the benefits and risks of permanent birth control devices, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration says.
Nov 18, 2016
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News tagged with intrauterine devices
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Naproxen sodium doesn't reduce pain with IUD insertion
(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing intrauterine device (IUD) insertion, oral naproxen sodium does not reduce pain on insertion, but does reduce pain after insertion, according to a study published in the December issue ...
Nov 9, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Hormonal contraception may raise depression risk
(HealthDay)—Women who use hormonal methods for birth control may have a higher risk of developing depression—and teenagers may be most vulnerable, according to a study published online Sept. 28 in JAMA Psychiatry.
Sep 29, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study demonstrates benefits of long-acting reversible contraception compared to short-acting reversible contraception
New research provides strong scientific evidence that long-acting reversible contraception (LARC) benefits a wider population of potential users than previously thought. Women who tried long-acting methods (intrauterine devices ...
Sep 20, 2016
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Health
Range of treatments can lessen heavy periods
Dear Mayo Clinic: After almost a year of having a period that is much heavier than normal, my gynecologist recommended an IUD as treatment. How does this work, and is it safe? I am 38, and I'm done having children, but don't ...
Jul 18, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study shows high retention rate for IUDs inserted after vaginal delivery
Though some studies have suggested intrauterine devices (IUDs) have a tendency to be expelled when inserted immediately following vaginal childbirth, a new study shows that at least 85 percent of these devices placed after ...
May 13, 2016
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Postpartum IUD use up with intracesarean placement
(HealthDay)—The proportion of women using intrauterine devices (IUDs) at six months postpartum is higher for those undergoing intracesarean delivery placement versus those with planned interval IUD placement, according ...
Jun 15, 2015
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Ketorolac doesn't reduce pain with IUD placement
(HealthDay)—For patients undergoing intrauterine device (IUD) placement, ketorolac does not reduce pain with placement, but is associated with pain reduction at five and 15 minutes after placement, according to a study ...
Jun 9, 2015
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Health
Teen birth rate falls in US
The birth rate among US teenagers has continued to decline, but health authorities said Tuesday that even greater strides could be made if more teens used long-acting forms of contraception.
Apr 7, 2015
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Health
Intrauterine devices, implant contraception effective beyond FDA-approved use
New research indicates that hormonal intrauterine devices (IUDs) and contraceptive implants remain highly effective one year beyond their approved duration of use, according to a study at Washington University School of Medicine ...
Feb 5, 2015
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