Paragard® works using just 1 simple active ingredient—copper, and works by preventing the sperm from reaching and fertilizing the egg.
Because Paragard is hormone free, it won’t prevent your natural menstrual cycle or stop you from ovulating each month. At first, periods may become heavier and longer with spotting in between.
Some hormonal birth control methods work by altering a woman’s natural menstrual cycle and stop the body from ovulating each month.
Non-hormonal birth control methods like Paragard won’t prevent a woman’s natural menstrual cycle or stop the body from ovulating each month, but periods may become heavier and longer with spotting in between.
Paragard won’t stop you from ovulating each month.
Because Paragard doesn’t stop you from ovulating, after removal the effects of Paragard are immediately reversible.
Whether you’re someone who hasn’t done well on hormonal birth control or you simply prefer to live a hormone-free lifestyle, there are many different reasons why women choose Paragard.
If you recognize yourself in any of the statements below, talk to your healthcare provider about whether Paragard is right for you.
Is 100% hormone free
Is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy
Works using 1 simple active ingredient
Is low maintenance and doesn’t require a daily routine — just a monthly string check
Lasts as long as I want, up to 10 years
Is clinically proven and FDA approved for over 30 years
Is immediately reversible when I decide I want to get pregnant