intrauterine device

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Rochelle was offered the Mirena intrauterine device which worked for two years, after which the pain returned and was the worst it had ever been.

From BBC • Mar. 16, 2026

The centers are also adding nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, for intrauterine device insertions.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 1, 2026

Many doctors insist that using an intrauterine device requires at least two visits to their office: One to get it in, and eventually, one to get it out.

From Slate • Aug. 23, 2024

Women are increasingly turning to the intrauterine device, or IUD, as a form of contraception, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention published Thursday.

From Seattle Times • Dec. 14, 2023

Given her stature, age and frequently voiced position on procreation, it's probably likely Shiv would have had an intrauterine device, or IUD.

From Salon • May 27, 2023