Paragard T380a (Copper Intrauterine) - Summary

PARAGARD T380A SUMMARY

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ParaGard^®T 380A Intrauterine Copper Contraceptive

Patients should be counseled that this product does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.

ParaGard^® is indicated for intrauterine contraception for up to 10 years. The pregnancy rate in clinical studies has been less than 1 pregnancy per 100 women each year.

PARAGARD T380A NEWS HIGHLIGHTS

Media Articles Related to Paragard T380a (Copper Intrauterine)

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Published Studies Related to Paragard T380a (Copper Intrauterine)

Copper-containing, framed intrauterine devices for contraception: a systematic review of randomized controlled trials. [2008.05]

A randomized trial on the clinical performance of Nova T380 and Gyne T380 Slimline copper IUDs. [2007.03]

Pain from copper intrauterine device insertion: randomized trial of prophylactic ibuprofen. [2006.11]

Preventing copper intrauterine device removals due to side effects among first-time users: randomized trial to study the effect of prophylactic ibuprofen. [2006.06]

A comparative study of the levonorgestrel-releasing intrauterine system Mirena(R) versus the Copper T380A intrauterine device during lactation: breast-feeding performance, infant growth and infant development. [2005.11]

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Clinical Trials Related to Paragard T380a (Copper Intrauterine)

Copper T380 IUD and Oral Levonorgestrel for Emergency Contraception vs. Plan B for Emergency Contraception [Recruiting]

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