IUD, surgeries, and exams: hospital promotes a collective effort focused on women's health
The Hospital Universitário Maria Aparecida Pedrossian in Brazil is hosting a large event aimed at improving women's health through various medical procedures and services.
Cabo Frio begins to implement IUD and hormonal implant in primary care units
Cabo Frio has started offering intrauterine devices (IUDs) and subdermal hormonal implants through its public healthcare system to enhance women’s access to long-term contraceptive methods.
Tax reform exempts sanitary products and reduces tax on IUDs, but lack of regulation is concerning
Brazil's tax reform provides full tax exemption on menstrual health products and a 60% tax reduction on IUDs, but regulatory concerns remain.
Green whistles for IUD insertion among SA Labor's healthcare promises
The South Australian government is pledging improved pain relief options for women undergoing IUD insertions as part of their healthcare commitments.
Cecilia's spiral has been in her abdominal cavity for 15 years: "It hurts so much"
Cecilia Nilsson has lived with severe pain for 15 years due to a copper intrauterine device misplaced in her abdominal cavity after an improper insertion.
Woman Goes to Remove IUD but Ends Up with Amputated Legs: "Everything in My Body Started to Get Infected"
A woman from Querétaro faced bilateral leg amputation after a routine IUD removal led to a severe infection and multiple health crises, resulting in a later financial compensation of 88,000 pesos.
The worst physical pain? Women claim it’s getting an IUD inserted
Women have reported that the pain of getting an IUD inserted surpasses other commonly recognized forms of physical pain, such as childbirth and kidney stones, sparking widespread discussion on social media.