Is It Right for Me?

ParaGard^®—birth control that can fit your life.

You make choices that fit your life. Sex with your partner is important to you, and when it comes to birth control, you want something highly effective so you don’t have to worry about getting pregnant. But it needs to be hormone free, too.

Sound familiar? ParaGard^® is more than
99% effective and 100% hormone free. Ask your doctor about ParaGard^® today.

“It is just so amazing how something so
simple looking is so effective.”
—Actual ParaGard^® patient
“I wanted to stay away from hormones,
  and I thought this would be the perfect
  option [for me] because it lasts for so long
  and I wouldn’t have to think about it
  too much.”
—Actual ParaGard^® patient
“It allows me to feel confident and
  comfortable and spontaneous and takes
  the worry out of having to think about
  my birth control constantly.”
—Actual ParaGard^® patient

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How Effective Is ParaGard^®?

Find out how ParaGard^® compares to other forms of birth control.

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FAQs

How will ParaGard^® affect your day-to-day routine? It won’t—it’s hassle-free birth control.*

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*With ParaGard^®, there’s just a simple monthly self-check.

Have You Heard?

ParaGard^® has been FDA-approved and used by women for more than 20 years.

Questions?
Call the ParaGard^® Info Line
1.877.ParaGard (727.2427)

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Full Prescribing Information
for ParaGard^®

Important Safety Information

Do not use ParaGard^® if you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily or have certain cancers. Less than 1% of users get a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease. If you have persistent pelvic or stomach pain, or if ParaGard^® comes out tell your healthcare provider. If it comes out, use back-up birth control. In rare cases, ParaGard^® may attach to or go through the uterine wall and cause other problems. Although uncommon, pregnancy while using ParaGard^® can be life threatening and may result in loss of pregnancy or fertility. Bleeding or spotting may increase at first but should decrease in 2 to 3 months. ParaGard^® does not protect against HIV or STDs.

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.

Nothing on this website should be construed as giving advice or making a recommendation, and it should not be relied on as the basis for any decision or action. It is important that you rely only on the advice of a healthcare professional to advise you on your specific situation.

For important risk and use information about ParaGard^®, please see the Full Prescribing Information.

Important Safety Information
Do not use ParaGard^® if you have a pelvic infection, get infections easily or have certain cancers. Less than 1% of users get a serious infection called pelvic inflammatory disease. If you have persistent pelvic or stomach pain, or if ParaGard^® comes out tell your healthcare provider.

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Prescribing Information

Important Safety Information