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The article is expertly consulted by Master, Doctor Le Nhat Nguyen - Obstetrician-Gynecology Specialist - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital. Doctor has more than 20 years of experience in the field of Obstetrics and Gynecology.Using the IUD is a fairly common method of birth control because it is 99% effective at preventing pregnancy. IUD insertion cannot be done arbitrarily, but must follow the instructions of an obstetrician-gynecologist.
1. What is an IUD?
The IUD is a small plastic device that is inserted into the uterus in an S, T, or bow shape with a copper coil. The IUD works by preventing an egg from meeting a sperm and preventing an egg implanted in the uterus from developing into a fetus. Women of reproductive age (18 - 49 years) are advised to have an IUD to prevent pregnancy.The advantage of the IUD is that it is effective immediately from the time of insertion to about 5 years later. Besides, this device also helps women stay comfortable and the cost of the ring placement procedure is also quite low. Not only that, the IUD also limits the amount of blood lost during the menstrual cycle, reduces menstrual pain, reduces the risk of pelvic inflammation and uterine fibroids. At the same time, the IUD does not interfere with married life.
2. How long does it take to remove the IUD before it can be put back in?
Usually, for some reason such as wanting to have a baby, the old IUD expires, having some gynecological diseases, ... women will be assigned to remove the ring. And when it comes to continuing contraception, many women often choose to have the ring put back in. How long does it take to remove the IUD before it can be put back in? Re-ordering time varies on a case-by-case basis. These are:For women who remove their IUD because the old IUD has expired, it is possible to put another ring in without a transition period. For women who remove the IUD to treat an infection of the genital tract or have a gynecological disease, it is necessary to treat the disease completely before re-inserting the IUD. For women who have had their IUD removed because of pregnancy and childbirth: women who have given birth vaginally can put the IUD back in about 2-3 months after giving birth (the longer the better). Women who have had a caesarean section should have an IUD inserted after 6 months of giving birth. Women absolutely do not put the IUD right after giving birth because at this time the cervix is dilated, easy for the IUD to fall out. For women who remove the ring due to heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, etc., it is best not to put the ring back because this is a sign that the body is not adapted to this method of contraception. Women can switch to another more suitable method of contraception such as using condoms, taking oral contraceptives every day, ...
Trắc nghiệm: Bạn đã biết cách tránh thai an toàn chưa?
Có rất nhiều biện pháp tránh thai an toàn nhưng không phải ai cũng biết được điều đó. Trả lời đúng những câu hỏi trắc nghiệm dưới đây chứng tỏ bạn có kiến thức tốt về các biện pháp ngừa thai an toàn.3. Some notes when inserting and removing the IUD
The ideal time to put on the IUD is on the 3rd or 4th day of the red light period. This is the time when the cervix is wider, so it is easier to insert the ring into the uterus, limiting damage to women. During the first 3 months after the ring is inserted, women should visit the doctor (at the end of their period) every month to see if the ring is in the correct position. Then, every 3 months or 6 months, women should check the position of the IUD once, if there are abnormalities, it will be promptly handled, avoiding unwanted complications caused by the ring. No IUD in pregnancy, suspected pregnancy, unexplained abnormal uterine bleeding, endometritis postpartum or post-abortion infection within 3 months, infection in the urinary tract genitals,... Women who have come to the period to remove the ring but are not healthy enough or have an acute illness will be postponed until their health recovers. Should not have children immediately after removing the ring, but need to wait at least 2-3 months for the uterus to be more stable. Follow your doctor's instructions about taking antibiotics after removing the ring to avoid the risk of infection and adhesions to the uterus. If unfortunately the IUD enters the abdominal cavity, surgery is needed to remove the IUD. After surgery, women should rest for at least 2 weeks before going back to work to avoid affecting their health later.Please dial HOTLINE for more information or register for an appointment HERE. Download MyVinmec app to make appointments faster and to manage your bookings easily.