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How does paragard non-hormonal iud prevent pregnancy?

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Dr. Robert Grindstaff answered

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Paragard: Non-hormonal IUDs irritate the uterine lining and prevent the fertilized egg from implanting thus preventing pregnancy

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Answered 11/28/2017

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