Your Period With Paragard
Woman consulting her healthcare provider about medications or methods to ease period cramping after Paragard copper IUD placement

Is there a medication I can take to ease the pain of cramping during my period?

Woman consulting her healthcare provider about medications or methods to ease period cramping after Paragard copper IUD placement

If you’re experiencing painful cramping during your period, contact your healthcare provider to get a recommendation on medications or methods that could help ease the pain.

Can I use tampons with the Paragard® IUD?

Woman wondering if she can safely use tampons while using the Paragard copper IUD

You may use tampons while using Paragard®.

Woman wondering if she can safely use tampons while using the Paragard copper IUD

At first, you may have heavier and longer periods with spotting in between; usually it decreases over time. Call your healthcare provider if the bleeding remains heavier or longer and spotting continues.