Will my partner or I be able to feel the Paragard IUD during sex?



Since Paragard is placed in the uterus, not in the vagina, you and your partner should not be able to feel Paragard during sex. Sometimes your partner may feel the threads. If this occurs, or if intercourse is painful, you should speak with your healthcare provider.

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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