Question 1

can the paraguard be effected when using the tens machine?

Accepted Answer

IUD and TENS: The IUD is unlikely to be affected by TENS machine.

Question 2

can the paraguard iud cause you to have abortions?

Accepted Answer

Not usually: The main way that paragard prevents pregnancy is by thickening the cervical mucus, to prevent sperm from passing through the cervix, but it also has an effect of causing inflammation in the uterus that can be 'toxic' to sperm that do make it into the uterus, and it does have a small chance of causing abortions, if a sperm makes it past both of those hazards.

Question 3

can the paraguard iud cause endometrial lining to thicken?

Accepted Answer

Not really : The paragard iud is hormone free. It works by creating a toxic environment for sperm preventing fertilization. Because it is hormone free it has no real effect on the endometrial lining. It does not thin it out like Mirena (levonorgestrel) but also does not thicken it either.

Question 4

can the paraguard be inserted during my menstrual period?

Accepted Answer

Yes: In fact it is very common to insert the paragaurd during your period .  The cervical opening is slightly dilated.  The paraguard almost always can be inserted without dilating the cervix, causing only craming with insertion,  i almost always insert it during this time, with very few problems.

Question 5

how long does paraguard last?

Accepted Answer

10 yrs: The device is fda approved for 10 yrs of use.

Question 6

i'm 5 days late.  i have a paragard iud.  ?

Accepted Answer

Test: If you have missed your period, you should take a pregnancy test. If it is positive, you need to get in to have your IUD removed right away. Take care.

Question 7

need some info about paragard. what are the side effects?

Accepted Answer

Period changes: the most common side effect of paraguard is an increase in menstrual flow and menstrual cramps

Question 8

i've had two paragard and they both fell out a few months after insertion , why ?

Accepted Answer

See your GYN: Iud help
you should have your ob/gyn look and make sure it is in place. If it is not in the uterine cavity it's not doing it's job. The strings on a pargard should be soft and your partner should not feel them when you are having intercourse. You are at increased risk of pregnancy if your iud is not in the correct location.


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Question 9

how often should you get a paragard iud checked and what are warnings signs all is not going well?

Accepted Answer

you can check: You can feel for the strings. If you can feel the strings (they usually just lay over the cervix) most likely there is no problem. It is also checked at each routine visit.

Question 10

i have the paraguard i have been checking on it is it normal i sometimes feel the string up high or down low ?

Accepted Answer

Normal: There can be mild fluctuations in the lie of the iud. As long as you palpate the strings, you should be reassured that the iud is in the correct position and that it is still within the uterus.

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