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Is the copper IUD bad for you?

Side effects associated with ParaGard include: Bleeding between periods. Cramps. Severe menstrual pain and heavy bleeding.

Is ParaGard a good birth control?

The Paragard (copper) IUD is the most effective method of emergency contraception available. If you get it within 120 hours (5 days) after having unprotected sex, it’s more than 99.9\% effective at preventing pregnancy.

Why is ParaGard bad?

In rare cases, having Paragard incorrectly placed in your uterus may cause severe infections, which can cause pain. Examples of these infections include actinomycosis and PID. Severe infections could lead to life threatening sepsis. (For more information about these conditions, see “Serious side effects” above.)

Does ParaGard have side effects?

Common side effects of ParaGard include: heavier, longer periods, spotting between periods; most of these side effects diminish after 2-3 months.

Can you lose weight on ParaGard?

Since copper IUDs don’t affect your hormones, it stands to reason they wouldn’t cause any changes in weight, while in place or after removal. ParaGard, the copper IUD, doesn’t list weight gain as a potential side effect. Hormonal IUDs work by releasing progestin into your uterus.

Is weight gain a side effect of paragard?

Nope! The copper IUD (Paragard) doesn’t cause weight gain. Because the copper IUD is hormone-free, it doesn’t have many side effects at all. Some people do have heavier, longer periods and more cramping, especially for the first few months.

Will paragard make me gain weight?

Weight gain isn’t listed as a side effect of ParaGard. Anecdotal evidence from women using the device indicates IUDs cause weight gain, but scientific evidence is inconclusive.

Do you gain weight on ParaGard?

Does the copper IUD make you gain weight? Nope! The copper IUD (Paragard) doesn’t cause weight gain. Because the copper IUD is hormone-free, it doesn’t have many side effects at all.

Does ParaGard make u gain weight?

Does copper IUD affect mood?

The copper IUD is a non-hormonal form of birth control which many women choose to avoid the risk of mood swings, anxiety and depression associated with hormonal contraceptives.