Do you get your period on paragard?

If you’ve recently had a copper intrauterine device (IUD) inserted or are considering one, it’s natural to have questions about how it will affect your menstrual cycle. One of the top concerns for people with a Paragard IUD is whether they’ll get their period while using this method of contraception. Luckily, we’re here to answer all your burning questions!

The Lowdown on Paragard

Before diving into the question at hand, let’s cover some basics about Paragard. This IUD is made of copper and can be left in place for up to 10 years. It works by creating an environment in the uterus that is hostile to sperm, making it less likely for fertilization and implantation to occur.

Paragard is over 99% effective at preventing pregnancy when used correctly – but it doesn’t protect against sexually transmitted infections (STIs). If you’re not already in a mutually monogamous relationship where both partners have tested negative for STIs, be sure to use condoms as well.

Will My Period Stop on Paragard?

The short answer: no! Despite being hormone-free, Paragard won’t completely eliminate your menstrual cycle. However, many people do experience changes in their periods after getting an IUD inserted.

Increased Bleeding and Cramping

One common side effect of Paragard is heavier bleeding during menstruation – even if you didn’t previously experience heavy periods before getting the IUD implanted. Similarly, cramps may become more intense or last longer than usual.

But don’t fret too much! These symptoms usually subside within six months as your body adjusts to having the foreign object inside your uterus. In fact…

Over Time Your Periods Might Lighten Up

For those who stick with their ParaGård long enough (a), lighter periods are a common occurrence. Some people notice that their periods become shorter and less intense after the first year of having Paragard in place (b).

If you’re someone who experiences particularly heavy, painful or irregular periods due to other conditions like endometriosis or fibroids, Paragard may not be the best birth control option for you.

What if I Have Irregular Periods?

One potential advantage of Paragard is that it doesn’t interfere with your natural hormone cycle. This means that if you already have irregular periods or spotting between cycles, getting an IUD shouldn’t make those issues worse. However…

Prepare Yourself for Uncertainty

Paragård can also cause unpredictable menstruation – meaning your period might come earlier, later or not at all one month (c). So if you rely on tracking your menstrual cycle to predict when to pack tampons in your backpack before leaving home…you may want to stock up.

Tips for Managing Your Period While Using ParaGård

Surely everyone wants tips on how they can manage their menstrual flow while using an IUD! Here’s what we recommend:

Track It!

Keep track of when your period comes and goes so you’ll know when it’s safe (or dangerous) to skip packing extra pads!

Check out some apps around taking medication (that help keep track of fertility as well) like The Pill+Baritastic(d)

Or use old fashioned pen & paper charts; noting Start Date/End Date/Product Used (if any)/Flow Intensity/Spotting included/Prior PMS symptoms/Mood changes/Clear Mucous Discharge Frequency

This way you will get more aware about intensity of our bleeding over time, which seem helpful beyond management purpose especially since far few medical institutes study this phenomenom seriously—- good data always serve a bigger purpose!

Hydrate, Hydrate, Hydrate!

Staying hydrated helps prevent cramping and can reduce the severity of other premenstrual symptoms. Drink water, tea or fortified beverages high in Vitamins that boost energy & antioxidants

Get Moving

While it may be tempting to stay curled up on the couch with your favorite heating pad during your period…light exercise can help ease cramps and discomfort.

Low impact routines like yoga + long walks might feel helpful especially as they bring lot of positivity in terms of boosting overall emotional outlook(e) during tough times — hormonal stress notwithstanding — you’ll thank us later!

Wrapping Up

So there we have it folks! While Paragard won’t stop your period altogether…it may lead to heavier bleeding or longer periods for the first six months after IUD insertion. But once those subsides; lighter ,less intense cycles might become a welcome surprise over time (f).

And remember: keeping track allows you to see patterns in blood flow intensity & phases when this pain is higher than normal- having data herein providing useful insight about how our body/mind responds during certain circumstances /stressful situations so go ahead atleast till 2 cycles roughly before understanding if settling with ParaG?rd works out—

Anyways here’s wishing everybody more pleasant menstruations going forward…(as absurd as that sounds!)

Make sure to double check how many tampons you’ve packed this cycle – better safe than sorry!

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