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CooperSurgical® partners with Ostro to educate consumers about Paragard® (intrauterine copper contraceptive)
Technology partnership aims to increase engagement by educating consumers about CooperSurgical's Paragard TRUMBULL, Conn., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
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[{"type":"text","content":"Technology partnership aims to increase engagement by educating consumers about CooperSurgical's Paragard\nTRUMBULL, Conn., Dec. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CooperSurgical, Inc., a leader in women's healthcare, and Ostro, a leading engagement platform dedicated to educating and empowering consumers and healthcare providers, today announced their partnership to launch a new consumer engagement solution for CooperSurgical's hormone-free IUD, Paragard. Paragard is an FDA-approved intrauterine device that prevents pregnancy for up to 10 years.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n \n\"By partnering with Ostro, we are truly accelerating what's possible.\" - Holly Sheffield, President, CooperSurgical\"CooperSurgical is dedicated to putting time on the side of women, babies, and families at the moments that matter the most in life. Patient education along with access to care is at the forefront of our mission,\" said Holly Sheffield, President, CooperSurgical. \"By partnering with Ostro, we are truly accelerating what's possible. We are empowering women to take control of their future.\"\nWith the implementation of the Ostro technology, Paragard will now offer consumers a more personalized experience on Paragard.com that includes the option of connecting with a live Nurse Navigator who can answer questions and assist patients in determining if Paragard may be right for them. The Nurse Navigators, who are licensed healthcare professionals, can also assist patients with finding a healthcare provider in their area.\n\"CooperSurgical does amazing work in the field of women's healthcare,\" said Dr. Chase Feiger, CEO of Ostro. \"It's truly an honor to have the opportunity to work with Paragard to help build consumer education and engagement around this product.\"\nTo learn more about Paragard and see the Ostro technology in action, visit Paragard.com.\nParagard is a hormone-free IUD (intrauterine device) that prevents pregnancy for up to 10 years using copper.\nImportant Safety InformationDon't use Paragard if you are or may be pregnant, have fibroids, a pelvic infection including pelvic inflammatory disease (PID), get infections easily, certain cancers, unexplained bleeding, Wilson's disease, or a copper allergy. IUDs, including Paragard, have been associated with an increased risk of PID.Pregnancy with Paragard is rare but can be life threatening and cause...