Will I be able to feel the Paragard IUD?



You shouldn’t be able to feel Paragard inside of your uterus. The only part you should be able to feel are the two thin threads that extend out of the cervix. You should do a monthly self-check of the threads to ensure Paragard is still in place.

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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, 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