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A member asked:
Had paragard inserted today. how long do i have to wait to have sex? it was put in the third day of my period is it effective right away or not ?
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Yes: It is effective immediately. I usually tell my patients to use protection for a week; no real rationale for it though.
Answered 4/6/2017
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