Is the copper in the Paragard IUD safe?



Paragard is a copper-containing IUD that’s been FDA approved for over 30 years. You should not use Paragard if you have Wilson’s disease (a disorder in how the body handles copper) or an allergy to copper.

Learn More About Paragard

How Paragard Works Back to all Questions
Jump to Important Safety Information 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. Continue reading
  • Pregnancy with Paragard is rare but can be life threatening and cause infertility or loss of pregnancy. Continue reading