Symptoms after removing the IUD

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The article was professionally consulted by Doctor Pham Thi Mai Nhung - Obstetrician and Gynecologist - Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology - Vinmec Danang International General Hospital
When planning to become pregnant or when experiencing gynecological health problems, the doctor will advise women to remove the IUD. Removing the ring is a simple procedure, but it can cause some uncomfortable symptoms for women.

1. How does the IUD work?

The IUD is a small, T-shaped device that is placed in the uterus by a doctor. When inserted into the uterus, the IUD works to prevent a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus, thereby effectively preventing pregnancy.
The advantage of using an IUD is that right after the ring is removed a woman can get pregnant again quickly. At the same time, the procedure to place the ring is also done very simply, with little pain and at a relatively low cost. In particular, the IUD does not affect the experience of couples in sex.

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.

2. Manifestations after removing the IUD

When a woman wants to get pregnant, the IUD is overdue, or has reproductive health problems, a woman may be advised to remove the IUD. Before removing the ring, women should go to a medical facility to assess the situation. Usually doctors perform the removal of the ring when a woman is nearing the end of her period because at this time the cervix is ​​dilated, making it easier to remove the ring. During the procedure, the doctor will examine, insert an instrument into the vagina and remove the IUD.

Sau khi tháo vòng nhiều chị em bị đau bụng nhẹ
Sau khi tháo vòng nhiều chị em bị đau bụng nhẹ
Some common symptoms after removing the ring:
If the IUD is removed on time, it will only cause a slight pain in the uterine area like when the IUD was inserted. When removing the IUD after the prescribed time limit, it will cause more pain because at this time the ring has attached to the wall of the uterus or the ring is broken or broken. There have been cases of mild vaginal bleeding. If there are no obstetric abnormalities, vaginal bleeding shows very little and will go away on its own. There is a menstrual disorder: removing the IUD, menorrhagia, delayed menstruation,... Women need to monitor their menstrual cycle to see if the menstrual cycle gradually improves. Physiological changes after removing the ring such as: irritability, frustration, discomfort,... Then, the body will adjust the hormone levels to the appropriate level and this symptom will disappear on its own. . In some cases, if left overdue, the quality of the IUD is not guaranteed when removed, it may break the wire, make it difficult to get the ring, and cause damage to the lining of the uterus and cervix, leading to the phenomenon of heavy bleeding for about 3-4 days,... At this time, the patient should be examined, monitored and treated by specialists in obstetrics - gynecology.

3. Important note after removing the IUD


Không nên có con ngay khi vừa tháo vòng tránh thai
Không nên có con ngay khi vừa tháo vòng tránh thai
Depending on the specific situation, after removing the ring, the doctor will prescribe antibiotics to avoid infection and adhesion to the uterus. Women need to strictly follow the doctor's instructions to recover soon. After removing the ring about 7-10 days, you can have sex. After removing the ring about 2-3 months, wait for the uterus to recover to the best state before getting pregnant. Temporarily do not remove the ring if your health is not good, you are suffering from chronic diseases. Wait until the disease turns positive and health recovers before performing the procedure to remove the ring. Cases of vaginal infection also need to be treated to get rid of the disease before removing the ring. If unfortunately the IUD gets into the abdominal cavity, surgical removal of the IUD should be performed. After that, the patient should rest for 2-3 weeks before returning to work.

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