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If the IUD is placed for too long compared to the prescribed period, there is a risk of the ring breaking and perforating the uterine muscle, the risk of "sticking" to the pregnancy because of the effectiveness of the expired ring.1. How long does the IUD last?
The IUD is a small device designed in the shape of a T. The IUD is inserted into a woman's uterus to induce an inflammatory response in the lining of the uterus, and at the same time, cause endometrial cell biochemistry to have a change.Like most products, the IUD has a shelf life. Each manufacturer will give a different shelf life for the IUD, the most common being the IUD with a shelf life of 5 years, 8 years or 10 years.
Women who put on an IUD if they leave it on for too long compared to the prescribed period - each type of ring, the manufacturer has a certain shelf life, there will be risks such as: broken ring and perforation of the myocardium bow; the risk of "sticking" pregnancy, because the contraceptive effectiveness of the expired ring will be reduced or no longer.
Phổ biến nhất là loại vòng tránh thai có hạn sử dụng 5 năm, 8 năm hoặc 10 năm
2. Is there any effect of long-term IUD?
Women who wear an IUD if they leave it on for too long compared to the prescribed period - each type of ring, the manufacturer has a certain shelf life, there will be risks such as: broken ring and perforation of the uterine muscle. ; the risk of "sticking" pregnancy, because the contraceptive effectiveness of the expired ring will decrease or no longer...In fact, obstetricians and gynecologists often encounter cases of women leaving IUDs in the uterus. long, after menopause, the age of retirement. For women who have kept the ring for too long but have not been checked for a long time, specialist doctors recommend that you go to a gynecologist, do an ultrasound to see if the ring is still in the uterus or not...
If placed IUDs for too long, the IUD falling out or falling into the abdomen is common, especially the case of "stray" into the bladder is very rare. In the above patient, one end of the IUD penetrated the bladder wall and remained there. Over the years, stones have formed in the bladder causing pain in the lower abdomen.
3. How long to put the IUD?
Đặt vòng tránh thai là biện pháp ngừa thai chủ động, thường chỉ sử dụng trong thời gian 5 năm
The IUD is an active method of birth control. Usually, the IUD is indicated for women who have had at least 1 child; and must be placed about 6 weeks after the woman gives birth.
But for women who have a cesarean section (surgery to take a baby), they should go to an obstetrician and gynecologist to examine and let the doctor advise if their case is eligible for a safe IUD. Absolutely do not put an IUD when you are pregnant, or suspect that you are pregnant; are having an infection in the genital tract; unusual uterine bleeding of unknown cause; Postpartum endometritis or post-abortion infection within 3 months.
If a woman is suffering from an infection in the genital tract, or has a gynecological disease, it is necessary to treat the disease first, then the IUD can be inserted. In the first 3 months after the ring is placed, you should go to your doctor for a monthly check (at the time of menstruation) to see if the ring is in the correct position, if the ring is deviated, there is a risk of "sticking" to the pregnancy. Then check every 3 months, 6 months, so that if there are abnormalities, they can be handled promptly, avoiding complications caused by the ring...
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