Category: Paragard IUD

Many women report few if any side effects and are able to live their lives largely forgetting they have an IUD in place. As with any medication or medical device, however, side effects are always a possibility. Enter: copper toxicity. 

Considering an IUD for Birth Control? These Pros and Cons Can Help You Decide.

If you are not familiar with the ParaGard IUD lawsuit here is a brief recap of the case and new developments taking place.

When you’re trying to find the best birth control, your lifestyle, future plans, and health history, all play a critical role in your decision.

Many women choose IUDs as birth control because the devices can be left in for up to ten years, and fertility returns immediately after removal. Nonetheless, they are not free from risk, and complications range from mild cramping to uterine perforation.

It’s well-known that no contraception methods are 100% effective, but when you use a birth control method that is over 99% effective, you generally expect it to work. That’s why many women have been shocked to find out they became pregnant while using an intrauterine device (IUD).