If you currently have an IUD or are considering getting one, you likely have questions about how well they work and how you will live with one on a continuing basis. You are not alone. Here are some frequently asked questions about IUDs we hear and answer about this popular birth control method. Do IUDs Actually Prevent Pregnancy? Research shows that hormonal IUDs do prevent pregnancy by impacting sperm function and motility. and by disallowing fertilization of an egg by sperm. Copper IUDs, ... [Read More]
Birth Control in Kent Washington
Intrauterine Device (IUD) Insertion: What to Expect
If you and your women’s healthcare provider have discussed your birth control options and have chosen an intrauterine device or IUD, you likely wonder how it will be placed. Will there be pain? Will it take long? Here’s what you can expect before, during, and after your in-office IUD insertion and where you can go for comprehensive women’s healthcare in Washington. When to Place an IUD Your intrauterine device will be placed through your vagina and cervix and into your uterus during a ... [Read More]
Advantages of IUD Birth Control
Despite the emergence of innovative options, intrauterine devices (IUDs) remain among the most popular methods of contraception. In fact, according to a report by the United Nations, roughly 159 million women worldwide were using IUD birth control in 2019 alone. There are a number of reasons IUDs are still widely used. In this blog, you’ll learn about the remarkable advantages of intrauterine devices. IUDs Are Highly Effective According to Planned Parenthood, both copper and hormonal IUDs ... [Read More]