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Paragard IUD

Contraception

Paragard is a hormone free intrauterine contraceptive device that is placed in the uterus. It prevents pregnancy by preventing sperm from reaching or fertilizing your egg, it also inhibits implantation. It is effective for up to 10 years. Less than 1 in 100 women become pregnant with the Paragard.

Pros of Paragard

  • It is effective for 10 years
  • It is hormone free
  • It is safe while breastfeeding.
  • It is placed in the Doctor’s office
  • It is easily removed by your provider if you decide you would like to become pregnant

Cons of Paragard

  • Discomfort during placement
  • Heavier or longer periods during the first few months
  • Changes in bleeding patterns during the first few months

Side Effects of Paragard

  • Spotting between periods
  • Heaver periods during the first few months
Women who may not be a candidate for Paragard
  • History of Pelvic Inflammatory disease
  • Have an untreated pelvic infection
  • Undiagnosed bleeding
  • Recurrent ectopic pregnancies

The Paragard IUD does NOT protect you from HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. Use condoms to protect yourself from these infections.

Gynecology

Our Locations

Women’s Center at Westover Hills – Main Location
1315 N. Ellison Drive, San Antonio, TX 78251
P: (210) 858-1101   
F: (210) 547-3750
E: info@westoverhillsobgyn.com

Women’s Center at Westover Hills – Downtown Location
(Children’s Hospital of San Antonio – Tenth Floor)
315 N. San Saba, Suite 1068 San Antonio, TX 78207
P: (210) 858-1101   
F: (210) 547-3750
E: info@westoverhillsobgyn.com
From Our Patients
“Dr. Akonye has been amazing to our family. She’s was my doc through all 4 of our pregnancies & I couldn’t have asked for a more down to earth person to walk us through every one of them.” – Priscilla Terrazas