You can schedule an IUD removal close to the IUD's expiration date and at any point in your cycle. The removal process involves a doctor inserting a speculum and pulling the IUD out by the strings.

Whether you have an IUD removal on the books or you're just wondering what the procedure is like, you've come to the right place. IUDs, also known as intrauterine devices, are little T-shaped ...

In order to get an IUD inserted, you have to visit a healthcare provider — like a board-certified ob-gyn. These experts are not only trained to determine which IUD is best for you and your needs, but ...

In most cases you pull the strings and out it comes—but doctors say it's not always that simple. Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and ...

My IUD and I just celebrated our one year anniversary, and as happy as I am to have one, I know this just brings me one year closer to the inevitable: getting it removed. It’s something I tried not to ...

Intrauterine devices, or IUDs, are a popular form of long-acting reversible contraception. More specifically, it's a small (often t-shaped) device that's inserted into a uterus to help prevent ...

A viral TikTok video of a woman allegedly showing users a “do-it-yourself IUD removal” — claiming she removed her own intra-uterine device herself, at home — is prompting others who want to remove ...

As a refresher, "An IUD is a tiny device that's placed in your uterus to prevent pregnancy," Planned Parenthood explains. It's a small piece of plastic that's shaped like a "T," and there are five ...