vaginas & periods

IUD: Everything You Need to Know

IUD: Everything You Need to Know

An intrauterine device, usually called an IUD, is a form of contraception that is placed in the uterus. IUDs act as physical obstructions, making the implantation of a fertilized egg more difficult. 

doctor showing her female patient a diagram of a uterus

OB/GYNs: Who They Are and When to See One

Gynecologists are doctors who specialize in the female reproductive organs. They’re often called OB/GYNs, short for obstetrician/gynecologist, or referred to as a “gyno.”