Intrauterine devices (IUDs) are becoming more popular among women who are opting for long-lasting, cost-effective birth control. However, the insertion process can be nerve-wracking and frightening.

Beth Skwarecki is Lifehacker’s Senior Health Editor, and holds certifications as a personal trainer and weightlifting coach. She has been writing about health for over 10 years. Intrauterine devices, ...

Amid a nationwide outcry from women who say they experienced severe pain when getting an intrauterine device, new federal health guidelines published Thursday are urging health-care providers to ...