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.…
Stop the Lies: The Myth of Localized Hormones
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.
Depo-Provera and Early-Onset Bone Loss: What young women need to know about osteoporosis and the birth control shot
A few weeks ago, a young woman (we’ll call her Maya) reached out to me after I shared an article…
Worried your IUD has wandered off? Some signs your IUD is out of place
Unbeknownst to many women, there is a chance that once placed, your intrauterine device (IUD) might not stay put. Some…
Depo-Provera is more than a Method of Birth Control—It’s a Means of Controlling Women
As a women’s health advocate, educator, and activist, I have followed the evolution of birth control over the last 35…
IUD Risks: When IUDs become embedded, surgical removal might be necessary
Among the most severe potential complications of an IUD are the risks of perforation, infection, and/or expulsion of the device.…
Thousands of women have reported the copper IUD broke in their bodies, causing complications
According to a new report by Spotlight for America, more than 3,000 women have reported to the FDA that the…
Is my IUD misplaced?
Some women who have had intrauterine devices (IUDs) inserted, whether a hormonal IUD or a copper IUD, experience symptoms such…
Study: Women Seeking IUD Removal Face Roadblocks to Care
In a study published in February 2020 in the international reproductive health journal Contraception, researchers found that many women seeking…
The Power in Sharing Your IUD Story
“We cannot rely on doctors to be upfront with women about the risks of birth control. So, it’s up to…