The plastic “T” frame of Paragard® is made of polyethylene and barium sulfate. The frame is wrapped with a thin layer of copper around the arms and stem. Two thin monofilament polyethylene threads are attached to the bottom. Paragard is not made with natural rubber latex.
INGREDIENTS
& DESIGN
INGREDIENTS
DESIGN
Paragard is smaller and more flexible than you may think. It’s made primarily of soft, flexible plastic wrapped with a thin layer of copper around the arms and stem measuring 1.26” wide and 1.42” high and weighs less than one (1) gram.
The threads attached to Paragard are hand tied, one by one, and each device undergoes extensive quality-control measures, and is proudly made in the USA.
1.26″
WIDTH
1.42″
HEIGHT
WEIGHT
SIZE COMPARISON
EXAMINE PARAGARD®UP CLOSE
Paragard prevents the sperm from reaching and fertilizing the egg and may also prevent implantation.
Paragard is made primarily of soft, flexible plastic. It’s lightweight and fits in the palm of your hand—weighing less than 1 gram.
Paragard is wrapped with a thin layer of copper around the arms and the stem.
There are 2 threads attached to the bottom that help with placement and removal. The threads are the only part of Paragard that you should feel once it’s in place.