Medical articles of Intrauterine device (IUD)

Coil contraception is a highly effective, long-acting and reversible method of preventing pregnancy. Also known as an intrauterine device (IUD) or intrauterine system (IUS), it is widely used in the U...

In this latest article, a consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist shares their expert insight about when removing a contraceptive coil may need a little more elbow grease than a standard removal.

Uterine fibroids, or non-cancerous growths in the uterus, can cause a range of symptoms including heavy menstrual bleeding, pelvic pain and pressure on surrounding organs. In this article, leading con...

The Mirena coil is an intrauterine coil which releases special type of hormone called progestogen. It helps to reduce the amount of menstrual blood loss and helps with contraception. Mr Hisham Abouzei...

Menstrual disorders which cause heavy or irregular periods can affect women's quality of life greatly. In this article, highly esteemed consultant obstetrician and gynaecologist Ms Pushpakala Maharaja...

The thought of having the IUD inserted maybe daunting to some women but research shows that this birth control method is 99% effective. We answer common questions on the coil, and how to choose the ri...