Can I put a ring on the 3rd caesarean section?

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The article is professionally consulted by an Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Phu Quoc International General Hospital

IUD is a contraceptive method applied by many women. However, placing an IUD for women having a third caesarean section should be carefully considered, because the position of the uterus will interfere with the placement of the ring.

1. Insert IUD

The IUD is a method used by many women to prevent unwanted pregnancy. The IUD causes the lining of the uterus to swell, preventing sperm from reaching an egg and preventing an egg from implanting in the uterus. Usually, IUDs work to prevent pregnancy for 3 to 5 years, even 10 years depending on the type.
Before proceeding to place the ring, the doctor needs to anesthetize. The IUD is usually made of T-shaped plastic and is placed inside the uterus. The IUD will not allow sperm to meet the egg as well as prevent the egg from implanting in the uterus.
When performing ring placement, you need to ensure conditions such as:
The period ends about 3-4 days. No health problems, vaginal infections. For women after giving birth, only put the ring when the body has recovered, the uterus shrinks to its normal size. When it expires, it needs to be removed to avoid the risk of the ring breaking through the uterus, unwanted pregnancy...

2. Can I put a ring on the third cesarean section?

Usually the IUD is applied to women who have had sex, women who have had a caesarean section, and women who have given birth vaginally.
However, in some cases, the pregnant mother has had multiple cesarean births, especially the 3rd cesarean section, the IUD needs to be examined to see if she is suitable for IUD insertion or not?
When an obstetrician allows an IUD to be inserted, a woman should note some of the following requirements:
Only insert an IUD after giving birth for at least 6 months to 1 year. Because pregnant women after giving birth by cesarean section are very weak, it takes a long time to recover. Therefore, it is necessary to wait for the wound to heal and the fluid to be expelled before intervention, to avoid infection. Inserting the ring too early when the uterus has not returned to its original position will interfere with the placement of the ring, not bringing high results. Choose an IUD of clear origin. Choose a reputable hospital to conduct ring placement. Perform a pre-implantation examination.

3. Contraindications for ring placement

There are many reasons why women are not assigned to have an IUD such as:
Infection after abortion. Have diseases such as pelvic inflammatory disease, cervicitis, sexually transmitted diseases. Pregnancy or suspected pregnancy. Have uterine fibroids or birth defects of the uterus. People who have not had sex and do not have children. In addition, for women who do not have an IUD, there are many safe and effective methods of contraception such as
Using birth control pills as prescribed by a doctor. Progestin-only contraceptives do not affect the quality of breast milk, can be applied from 6 weeks postpartum. Use condom . Birth control pills are effective for 3 months. IUD implant... Inserting an IUD is a safe method. However, for each specific case such as women having a third caesarean section, it is necessary to consider and get the permission of the obstetrician when performing the ring placement.

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