What Is The Cost Of ParaGard T-380A?

Posted on Mon, 19 Dec 2016

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Question : What is the cost of Copper T? any side effects ? Do a person need to stay first day in the hospital, when Copper T inserted?

Answered by Dr. Vaishalee Punj (4 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Not very costly

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HealthcareMagic.

The cost of copper-t is varies between institutions. In government institutes in XXXXXXX copper-t is inserted free of charge. In private hospitals, you will need to give the charge of copper-t itself, and the fees of doctor and fees of procedure.

Intrauterine devices are mainly of 2 types. Copper-t is copper impregnated and can cost between 400-500 rs. Mirena is hormonal and can cost upto 8000 rs.

The major side effect of copper-t is excessive menstrual bleeding and that of mirena is lesser menstrual bleeding than normal. The menstrual periods tend to normalise in a few months after insertion. Other side effects that can happen are infection, vaginal discharge, pain abdomen, backache etc. We need to change the inserted device in 2-5 years.

Copper-t insertion is an out-patient procedure and the person does not require to stay at the hospital.

Hope it helps.
Dr Vaishalee

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