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Full Prescribing Information Healthcare Professionals Resources Contact Us Sign Up About Paragard About Paragard How Paragard Works Is Paragard Right for Me? What to Expect With Paragard What to Expect With Paragard Paragard Placement Maintaining Your Paragard Paragard Removal Paragard Safety Paragard Experiences Cost & Insurance Coverage FAQs Resources Contact Us Sign Up Full Prescribing Information Healthcare Professionals Birth control that’s 100% HORMONE FREE That’s Paragard ® Chat with a nurse now Chat with a nurse now Meet the Paragard IUD, birth control that’s: 100% Hormone Free Pregnancy prevention without artificial hormones. Over 99% Effective One of the most effective methods of birth control available–and lasts up to 10 years! 1 Simple Active Ingredient Works using just 1 simple active ingredient–copper. The Only IUD FDA Approved for Over 30 Years Paragard Experiences Hear from women as they share why they decided to go hormone free with Paragard. WATCH PARAGARD TESTIMONIALS Paragard Up Close Paragard is smaller and more flexible than you may think. Once in place, you shouldn’t be able to feel it at all. SEE PARAGARD UP CLOSE Is Paragard Right for Me? Whether you’re someone who hasn’t done well on hormonal birth control or you simply prefer to live a hormone-free lifestyle, there are many different reasons why women choose Paragard. See If It Could be Right for You Personalize Your Paragard Experience Sign up to get personalized information about Paragard, right in your inbox. SIGN UP What to Expect With Paragard Thinking Paragard may be the right birth control for you? Learn more about what to expect with Paragard. Learn What to Expect Paragard Placement Paragard placement is non-surgical and done by a healthcare provider during a routine office visit. Learn About Placement Cost & Insurance Coverage Most women with insurance can get Paragard at no cost.* Find out how much you may pay for Paragard and get answers to insurance coverage questions here. *Check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage related to your individual plan. Fees for the Paragard placement procedure may apply. Learn About Cost & Coverage Questions About Paragard? Find answers to your questions, and see if Paragard may be the right choice for you. GET ANSWERS TO YOUR QUESTIONS As Seen In IUD=intrauterine device; IUS=intrauterine system. Cookie SettingsParagard is a hormone-free IUD (intrauterine device) that prevents pregnancy for up to 10 years using copper. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Don’t use Paragard if you are or may be pregnant, have fibroids, a pelvic infection including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), get infections easily, certain cancers, unexplained bleeding, Wilson’s disease, or a copper allergy. IUDs, including Paragard, have been associated with an increased risk of PID. Pregnancy with Paragard is rare but can be life threatening and cause infertility or loss of pregnancy. Paragard may attach to or go through the uterus and cause other problems. Tell your healthcare provider (HCP) if you develop severe pain or fever shortly after placement, miss a period, have abdominal pain, or if Paragard comes out. If it comes out, use backup birth control. Tell your HCP you have Paragard before having an MRI or a medical procedure using heat therapy. At first, periods may become heavier and longer with spotting in between. Additional common side effects include anemia, pain during sex, backache, and vaginal discharge. Paragard does not protect against HIV or STDs. Only you and your HCP can decide if Paragard is right for you. Available by prescription only. You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA at www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088 . Click here for the Full Prescribing Information for Paragard.Contact Us Follow Us Privacy Notice Terms of Use Modern Slavery Act Accessibility Statement Data Privacy Policy Do Not Sell/Do Not Share Cookie Preferences Cookie Policy Paragard is a registered trademark of CooperSurgical, Inc. © 2024 CooperSurgical, Inc. C-US-PAR-000345 February 2024. THIS SITE IS INTENDED FOR RESIDENTS OF THE UNITED STATES ONLY.Cookie Policy.AcceptImportant Safety Information Don’t use Paragard if you are or may be pregnant, have fibroids, a pelvic infection including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), get infections easily, certain cancers, unexplained bleeding, Wilson’s disease, or a copper allergy. IUDs, including Paragard, have been associated with an increased risk of PID. Continue reading Pregnancy with Paragard is rare but can be life threatening and cause infertility or loss of pregnancy. Continue readingParagard is a hormone-free IUD (intrauterine device) that prevents pregnancy for up to 10 years using copper. IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION Expand Don’t use Paragard if you are or may be pregnant, have fibroids, a pelvic infection including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), get infections easily, certain cancers, unexplained bleeding, Wilson’s disease, × Stay in the Know Sign up for more information about Paragard. Do you have Paragard?* Yes No I would like to receive important news, updates and promotions from Paragard and its business partners (together, "CooperSurgical"). As part of my participation, CooperSurgical may use, disclose and/or transfer the personal information I supply to provide services. 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