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What is the Paragard IUD?



Paragard is a small IUD (intrauterine device)—also known as an IUS (intrauterine system)—that’s over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. It works differently using one simple active ingredient—copper. Once in place, it provides continuous pregnancy prevention for as little or as long as you want—up to 10 years.

Paragard is a hormone-free IUD (intrauterine device) that prevents pregnancy for up to 10 years using copper.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

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  • 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,