The best time to wear an IUD

The IUD is the most commonly used method of contraception for women. This method lasts a long time and generally does not cause any sequelae. If you want to get pregnant, just remove the IUD. Many women want to wear an IUD, but the timing of the operation is actually a very particular part and you cannot take it lightly. Next we will introduce to you in detail the best time to wear an IUD.

1. Placement during menstrual period

Generally, it is more appropriate to insert it within 3-7 days after the end of menstruation, because the chance of pregnancy during this time is very small; and the endometrium is in the proliferative stage and the endometrium is thin, so the chance of damage and bleeding after insertion is less. Some foreign countries also choose to insert the device during menstruation, because this can rule out the possibility of pregnancy before insertion, and the cervix is ​​looser, making the operation easier, and it can also avoid the psychological burden of another uterine bleeding after insertion.

2. Placement immediately after the placenta is delivered during labor and cesarean section

Its advantage is that delivery and IUD placement are completed at the same time, avoiding secondary surgery; its disadvantage is the high expulsion rate. If the membranes have broken for more than 12 hours, if the labor is delayed, or if there are vaginal operations such as surgical delivery or manual placental removal, it is easy to cause infection, so the IUD should not be placed. If retained placenta is suspected, it is best not to insert an IUD because of the possibility of bleeding. For those who undergo classical cesarean section, since the uterine incision is located in the body of the uterus, the IUD can easily become embedded in the incision or penetrate the uterine wall into the abdominal cavity, so it is generally not inserted. Even if it needs to be inserted, it must be done in a county-level or above hospital.

3. Immediate placement after artificial abortion

It is inserted immediately after artificial abortion or forceps curettage. At this time, the cervix is ​​loose and a second operation can be avoided. Some studies have shown that compared with insertion during the menstrual cycle, there is no increase in infection and bleeding complications, and the pregnancy and expulsion rates are also very similar. However, it can only be inserted after ensuring that the contents of the uterine cavity are completely cleared, bleeding is not excessive, and the uterus is well contracted. If there is irregular vaginal bleeding before the operation. If there is heavy bleeding during the operation, poor uterine contraction, or suspected incomplete removal of uterine cavity contents, wait until the next menstruation to delay insertion.

The above content is an introduction to the best time to wear an IUD. When deciding to undergo any surgery, we should comprehensively consider our physical condition and not be too blind. Although the IUD is not a dangerous surgery, everyone must take it seriously, as it is closely related to women's fertility.