The Mirena IUD and the sudden appearance of PCOS-like symptoms: Alexa’s Story
I am 25 years old and just recently got off of birth control after being on it for 10 years.…
I am 25 years old and just recently got off of birth control after being on it for 10 years.…
It’s not easy to dive into the endless stories of young women whose lives have been put on hold by an unnecessary injury from birth control, or worse, to hear their stories from the survivors they left behind.
A few weeks ago, a young woman (we’ll call her Maya) reached out to me after I shared an article…
Unbeknownst to many women, there is a chance that once placed, your intrauterine device (IUD) might not stay put. Some…
As a women’s health advocate, educator, and activist, I have followed the evolution of birth control over the last 35…
Among the most severe potential complications of an IUD are the risks of perforation, infection, and/or expulsion of the device.…
According to a new report by Spotlight for America, more than 3,000 women have reported to the FDA that the…
Some women who have had intrauterine devices (IUDs) inserted, whether a hormonal IUD or a copper IUD, experience symptoms such…
In a study published in February 2020 in the international reproductive health journal Contraception, researchers found that many women seeking…
“We cannot rely on doctors to be upfront with women about the risks of birth control. So, it’s up to…