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Paragard (Copper IUD known as Paragard)
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Paragard Information
ParaGard is a hormone free device for successful contraception. It does not involve hormone injections or pills and is reliable and hassle free. It is the longest lasting contraceptive device available and has fewer health risks as compared to other drug induced contraception. It is placed in the uterus and hence is called an intrauterine device (IUD).Description of Paragard
ParaGard is a device made of flexible plastic and copper. It is in the shape of a small 'T' a little longer than an inch. The stem and arms are wrapped by a fine copper wire. There is a thin thread attached to the bottom end of the 'T'. This helps easy location and removal of the device when needed. It is inserted in to the uterus by the doctor. The ParaGard price is below a hundred dollars which makes it quite affordable.Advantages of Paragard
ParaGard is an easy to use form of birth control. It does not require routine checks by the doctor or a repeat dosage. You can do a monthly self check on your own. It starts working immediately on insertion. It can be kept for as long as required even up to 10 years. The placement of the ParaGard is a non-surgical procedure and can be fully reversed. It is 100% hormone free and does not interfere with the natural working of the body. It is 99.4% effective against pregnancy. The ParaGard price is also quite reasonable considering the long term usage of the device. So the Paragard price is kept low, the IUD comes as a boon to women.Administration and Treatment of Paragard
ParaGard IUD works in more than one way. It has not been completely understood; however, certain theories have been suggested. It is thought that several birth control methods may influence the ovum, the egg and the sperm. Studies of the ParaGard IUD have shown that fertilization of the egg is prevented by destroying the sperm. It is a known fact that the IUD does not stop ovulation. So if some sperm reaches the egg, it leads to fertilization. When this occurs, ParaGard IUD is believed to stop the embryo from implanting in the uterus. Thus, it controls pregnancy.Safety and Precautionary Information
ParaGard is a form of contraception. It is not effective against HIV, Aids and other sexually transmitted diseases. You should not use ParaGard if:- You have pelvic-inflammatory disease
- You have more than one sexual partner and therefore are at a higher risk of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
- You uterus is not shaped normally. Check with your doctor to confirm.
- You have had a recent pregnancy or an abortion.
- You have uterine or cervical cancer.
- You have a cervical infection.
- Your vagina bleeds due to unexplained reasons.
- You are allergic to copper.
Safety and Precautionary Information
The usual short term reactions to the ParaGard are pain and cramps at the site of the placement of the IUD along with dizziness, heavy long periods and spotting between periods. These problems go away after a few months.There are some serious health hazards related to ParaGard IUD. These include:
- Pelvic Inflammatory Disease (PID)
- Perforation of the uterus
- The device may fall out
- If the IUD gets stuck, surgery may be required to extract it from the uterus
- In case of missed periods, the presence of the IUD can lead to serious complications in pregnancy and may be fatal.
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