Nearly 47 million American women use a form of birth control. Five intrauterine devices (IUDs) have been approved for use by women in the U.S. The Paragard IUD is a copper intrauterine device that is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. As one of the…
Millions of women nationwide use the Paragard IUD as a form of birth control. The benefits of the intrauterine device are apparent: it can be inserted in minutes, doesn’t have the same side effects as hormonal birth control, and is effective for up to 10…
A new investigation has found that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) raised concerns about Paragard IUD breakages in 2022 after inspecting the facility where the IUD is manufactured. The FDA didn’t take public action against CooperSurgical and Teva Pharmaceuticals, and the company didn’t…
The Paragard IUD is one of the most popular forms of birth control on the market. The contraception device has an effectiveness rate of more than 99%, making it an attractive choice for women who want to prevent unintended pregnancy. However, the Paragard IUD can…
Modern medicine has transformed birth control into a way for women to have power over their own choices. More than a dozen options are available, from a daily pill or patch to a monthly injection to a tiny implant in the upper arm. One of…
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…