Paragard?

telecomjd
telecomjd Member Posts: 66
in Breast Cancer #1

Anyone out there using Paragard?  How do you like it?  Is it effective?  How uncomfortable is placement?  How uncomfortable is life with it after placement?

M

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  • McMarty
    McMarty Member Posts: 212 Member
    #2
    Sorry, I've never heard of it

    Sorry, I've never heard of it so I'm just commenting to push the post back to the top.  There has to be someone here that is familiar with it!

    I hope you get some answers soon!  :)

  • telecomjd
    telecomjd Member Posts: 66
    #3
    McMarty said:

    Sorry, I've never heard of it

    Sorry, I've never heard of it so I'm just commenting to push the post back to the top.  There has to be someone here that is familiar with it!

    I hope you get some answers soon!  :)

    Thanks

    It's the brand name for the copper IUD that is recommended for those of us who cannot use hormonal birth control anymore after diagnosis.  I may need to ask the folks at YSC their thoughts... 

  • VickiSam
    VickiSam Member Posts: 9,079 Member
    #4
    telecomjd said:

    Thanks

    It's the brand name for the copper IUD that is recommended for those of us who cannot use hormonal birth control anymore after diagnosis.  I may need to ask the folks at YSC their thoughts... 

    Interesting subject ===

    This is what I found on the subject ---

    • Copper IUD. The most commonly used IUD is the copper IUD (such as Paragard). Copper wire is wound around the stem of the T-shaped IUD. The copper IUD can stay in place for at least 10 years and is a highly effective form of contraception.

    How it works

    Both types of IUD prevent fertilization of the egg by damaging or killing sperm. The IUD also affects the uterine lining (where a fertilized egg would implant and grow).


     


     

    Hormonal IUD. This IUD prevents fertilization by damaging or killing sperm and making the mucus in the cervix thick and sticky, so sperm can't get through to the uterus. It also keeps the lining of the uterus (endometrium) from growing very thick.1 This makes the lining a poor place for a fertilized egg to implant and grow. The hormones in this IUD also reduce menstrual bleeding and cramping.


    • Copper IUD. Copper is toxic to sperm. It makes the uterus and fallopian tubes produce fluid that kills sperm. This fluid contains white blood cells, copper ions, enzymes, and prostaglandins.
  • Pink Rose
    Pink Rose Member Posts: 493
    #5
    VickiSam said:

    Interesting subject ===

    This is what I found on the subject ---

    • Copper IUD. The most commonly used IUD is the copper IUD (such as Paragard). Copper wire is wound around the stem of the T-shaped IUD. The copper IUD can stay in place for at least 10 years and is a highly effective form of contraception.

    How it works

    Both types of IUD prevent fertilization of the egg by damaging or killing sperm. The IUD also affects the uterine lining (where a fertilized egg would implant and grow).


     


     

    Hormonal IUD. This IUD prevents fertilization by damaging or killing sperm and making the mucus in the cervix thick and sticky, so sperm can't get through to the uterus. It also keeps the lining of the uterus (endometrium) from growing very thick.1 This makes the lining a poor place for a fertilized egg to implant and grow. The hormones in this IUD also reduce menstrual bleeding and cramping.


    • Copper IUD. Copper is toxic to sperm. It makes the uterus and fallopian tubes produce fluid that kills sperm. This fluid contains white blood cells, copper ions, enzymes, and prostaglandins.
    This post shows how out of

    This post shows how out of date I am.  I thought IUD's were totally discontinued.  I used one many, many years ago, but, had to have it removed because of the pain from it.  I wish you good luck.

    Hugs, Rose

  • Lynn Smith
    Lynn Smith Member Posts: 1,264 Member
    #6
    Pink Rose said:

    This post shows how out of

    This post shows how out of date I am.  I thought IUD's were totally discontinued.  I used one many, many years ago, but, had to have it removed because of the pain from it.  I wish you good luck.

    Hugs, Rose

    I've heard of

    I've heard of them but never used one. I would think they wouldn't be comfortable.I'm sure I would never  try one for that reason. 

    Lynn Smith

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