Understanding IUDs: Fact vs. Fiction
By Dr. Polly Trainor Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN Whether you call it an IUD (Interuterine Device) or IUC (Interuterine Contraception), to make an informed decision about this form of birth control, you need to know what’s myth—and what’s truth. How does an IUD work? The word interuterine means “inside the uterus.” So, when you get […]
Birth control: Find the right one for you
By Dr. Katheryn Moreira Riverview Health Physicians OB/GYN As a gynecologist, I spend a lot of time talking to women of all ages about birth control, which is defined as any method used to prevent pregnancy. When it comes to birth control, there are so many options and there’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. In general, […]