100% Hormone Free

Paragard is a different kind of birth control that works to prevent pregnancy without any hormones at all. It’s the only birth control that works as well as hormonal birth control but is 100% hormone-free—meaning you get the pregnancy prevention you need, without the added hormones that you don’t.

1 Simple Active Ingredient

Paragard works using just 1 simple active ingredient—copper—instead of artificial hormones. The copper in Paragard is clinically proven safe and effective for pregnancy prevention and has been FDA-approved for over 30 years.

No Hassles or Daily Routine

Paragard is a no-hassle, low maintenance birth control. Once in place, Paragard provides continuous pregnancy prevention without the need for a daily birth control routine.

Immediately Reversible Whenever You Decide

Paragard lasts up to 10 years, but can be removed at any time sooner. If you decide you want to get pregnant or stop using it, your healthcare provider can remove it. And because Paragard is hormone-free, it doesn’t stop you from ovulating each month, so when it’s removed your ability to get pregnant will return immediately.

Made Locally in the USA

Each Paragard IUD is made with care locally in the USA.

Made with Care

The threads attached to Paragard are hand-tied one-by-one, and each device undergoes extensive quality-control measures to ensure safety.

Over 99% Effective

Paragard is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy and one of the most effective methods of birth control available. It’s more effective than any other hormone-free birth control method*—and most hormonal methods. In fact, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends Paragard as one of the most reliable ways of preventing pregnancy.

See how Paragard compares to other birth control methods

No hormones, No Hormone-Related Side Effects

Because Paragard is hormone-free, there’s no hormones, no hassles, no hormone related side effects.

Up to 10 years of Pregnancy Prevention

Paragard is the longest lasting prescription birth control method available—providing continuous pregnancy prevention for up to 10 years—2x longer than the longest lasting hormonal IUD.

FDA-Approved for Over 30 Years

Paragard is the only IUD that’s been FDA-approved and clinically proven safe and effective for over 30 years.

May Cost $0 for Insured Women^*

Most insurance plans cover the cost of the Paragard IUD in full. This may mean: no co-pay, no deductible, and no out-of-pocket costs^*

^*Check with your insurance provider to confirm coverage related to your individual plan. Fees for the Paragard placement procedure may apply.