What should I pay attention to when removing the contraceptive ring?

We all know that in order to prevent pregnancy during sex, many people choose to use contraceptive tools. The so-called contraceptive ring is a common contraceptive tool. It is mainly placed in the uterine cavity and is a relatively safe and effective contraceptive method. However, the uterus is the most important reproductive organ for women, so of course we have to pay more attention to what we put inside it. So, what should you pay attention to when removing the contraceptive ring? The following is a detailed explanation for you.

Things to note when taking out the contraceptive ring:

① There will be a small amount of vaginal bleeding after the insertion and removal of the ring. Pay attention to the cleanliness of the vulva. Wash the vulva with clean water every night. Do not use your hands to clean the vagina. Do not have sexual intercourse, take a bath in a tub, swim, or take a sauna within 2 weeks.

② You need to rest for 2 days after IUD placement and 1 day after IUD removal. It is not advisable to do excessive physical labor within 1 week after the ring is placed, especially squatting, to prevent increased bleeding or the ring from falling off.

③ In the first month after the IUD is inserted, some women may experience breakthrough bleeding or spotting, which may sometimes recur in the following months. Some women may experience prolonged menstruation and heavy menstrual bleeding, especially in the first 1 to 3 menstrual cycles. These are all normal phenomena and do not require special treatment. They will gradually recover in the future. If the bleeding time is too long, you can take antibiotics appropriately to prevent infection and go to the hospital for treatment if necessary.

④ Within 3 months after the operation, when there is heavy menstrual bleeding or constipation, pay attention to check whether the ring has fallen off, and pay attention to keeping the bowels open at other times.

⑤ Check the IUD once after the first menstrual period and 3 months after placement. After that, the IUD should be inserted once a year and a gynecological examination should be done once a year to determine whether the IUD has fallen out.

⑥There are many types of intrauterine contraceptive devices, and the placement periods are different. Please follow the doctor's instructions to remove them according to the period and then replace them.

⑦ If some women have entered menopause, have menstrual disorders or have already reached menopause, the IUD should be removed at this time, preferably within one year after menopause. When removing the IUD after menopause for more than one year, the operation will be more difficult and dangerous due to the decline of ovarian function, low estrogen levels, atrophy of the vaginal mucosa, and gradual atrophy of the uterus.

⑧The currently placed IUDs are all equipped with a tail thread for easy removal. After placement, the tail thread is left 2 cm outside the cervical opening. Patients must not remove the IUD on their own, as doing so may cause heavy bleeding or infection, leading to pelvic inflammatory disease, due to inadequate disinfection and improper operation.

⑨Intrauterine contraceptive device is a better contraceptive measure, but it cannot achieve 100% contraception and pregnancy with the device may occur. Therefore, even if an intrauterine device is placed, sexual intercourse during the ovulation period should be avoided appropriately.

Now that we know the issues that we should pay attention to when removing the contraceptive ring, let us also understand what the contraceptive ring is. The contraceptive ring is a contraceptive device placed in the uterine cavity. Since the devices used in the early days were mostly ring-shaped, they are usually called birth control rings. The IUD has less interference to the whole body, acts locally, and does not affect fertility after removal. It has the advantages of being safe, effective, reversible, simple, and economical, and is one of the most commonly used contraceptive devices. More than 40% of people in my country use intrauterine contraceptive rings, and the effectiveness is about 90%.

I hope you are satisfied with the issues that you should pay attention to when removing the contraceptive ring. Here, I sincerely hope that you will be more careful when using the contraceptive ring, and it is safer to follow the doctor's instructions. This will minimize the damage to your body. Finally, I hope you are in good health.