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Copper IUDs & Weight Loss

The copper IUD sold in the United States under the name Paragard is a highly-effective, hormone-free method of birth control. An IUD is a plastic, T-shaped device that is inserted into and removed from the uterus by a health care provider.

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Irregular Period & Weight Gain

Irregular periods are not uncommon, and weight gain is linked with irregular menstruation in at least two ways. Weight gain and obesity might be considered a cause of an irregular period, or weight gain and an irregular period might be symptoms of a larger health issue.

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