About Paragard®
The IUS that won’t interfere with your patient
or their future choices.
Long-Lasting Protection With Continuous Efficacy That Lasts up to 10 Years1
Paragard is one of the most effective birth control options available*
#1 Prescribed Hormone-Free IUS1,2
Talk to your patients about hormone-free options
Did you know?
- 71% of women who use or are planning to use birth control have concerns about hormones3†
- 1 in 4 Paragard users wants a hormone-free option because they want to keep their monthly period4
Immediately Reversible Whenever They Decide1
Paragard can be removed at year 1, year 10, or anytime in between, and patients can start trying to conceive the same day it’s removed‡
High Patient Satisfaction
93% of women using Paragard have reported satisfaction at 3 and 6 months post-placement5∥
Allows Patients to Keep Their Normal Period1
With the majority of patients experiencing no significant changes in their natural menstrual cycle4§¶
How Does Paragard
Work?
Paragard uses 1 simple active ingredient—copper—to prevent pregnancy. Copper enhances contraceptive efficacy by
interfering with sperm transport and fertilization, possibly
preventing implantation.1
LARC=Long-Acting Reversible Contraceptive.
*Excluding sterilization.
†Based on an August 2021 web-based survey of women aged 18-45 (n=1,063) who currently use birth control or plan to use birth control in the next 12 months.
‡Paragard must be removed by a healthcare provider.
§At first, periods may become heavier and longer with spotting in between.
¶Based on an April 2023 web-based survey of women aged 18-50 (n=1,004) who currently use Paragard birth control and have for at least 1 year.
∥According to a study of 5,011 LARC users (826 using Paragard), who were asked to report changes in bleeding and cramping since their LARC was placed.