The Paragard IUD is well-known as a long-term form of birth control. It’s the only non-hormonal IUD out of the five IUDs available in the U.S., meaning its users won’t experience hormonal-based side effects like headaches or nausea. However, it’s faced plenty of scrutiny over…
Despite the benefits of the IUD, it can also lead to numerous minor and major complications. These can include anemia, dysmenorrhea, dyspareunia, and vaginitis.
Choosing a birth control method can be overwhelming for women, with well over a dozen forms available to consumers. The Paragard IUD, introduced in 1988, has emerged as a popular choice in recent years. Given that some options require you to take pills daily or…