When is the best time for women to get an IUD?

"IUD insertion" is a method of long-term contraception. Women of childbearing age can effectively prevent pregnancy after having the IUD inserted. Although the insertion of an IUD is not a major surgery, it still has certain risks. If the timing is not right, it may even have an impact on the female body. Therefore, many people ask when women should get an IUD? What should women pay attention to after having an IUD inserted? Next, I will introduce them one by one for your reference.

When is the best time for women to get an IUD?

1. Emergency contraception

If you do not use any contraceptive method during sexual intercourse, you can use an IUD for emergency contraception within 5 days.

2. 7 days after spontaneous abortion and menstrual recovery

Women who have experienced spontaneous abortion can insert an IUD within 7 days after their menstrual period resumes.

3. After artificial abortion

If an unmarried woman becomes pregnant and needs an abortion, the IUD can be inserted immediately after the abortion. At this time, abortion and IUD insertion are carried out at the same time, which not only facilitates women but also relieves their psychological burden.

4. Within seven days after the menstrual period

Under normal circumstances, the ring should be placed 3 to 7 days after the menstrual period ends. Because it is released at this time, there are fewer adverse reactions. Furthermore, the possibility of pregnancy is cleared. In addition, the cervix is ​​loose and the ring is very easy to insert. However, please note that you cannot have sex before inserting the IUD.

5. Choose a natural birth after six weeks

If the woman is pregnant and giving birth, it can be placed during the postpartum check-up 42 days after giving birth. Because at this time, the uterus has basically restored to its normal size for pregnancy, but the cervix is ​​loose and the ring is easy to insert. In addition, if you do not resume your sexual life after giving birth, you can eliminate the "hidden pregnancy".

6. During caesarean section or more than six months after giving birth

If the delivery method is caesarean section, then it can be inserted immediately during the caesarean section. If the ring is inserted at this time, it can be placed in the best position in the uterus without increasing the patient's pain and avoidance psychology, and it can also prevent "hidden pregnancy" after giving birth. In addition, the ring insertion operation during cesarean section does not go through the vagina, and the aseptic operation principles of cesarean section are strict, so infection is not easy to occur.

What should women pay attention to after having an IUD inserted?

1. Take a break

After the ring is put in place, the cervix is ​​relatively loose and the ring is easy to fall off, so you should rest for two days after the ring is put in. It is not suitable for physical labor or high-intensity activities within a week. When going to the toilet, try to avoid holding your breath too hard to prevent the ring from coming off due to a sudden increase in abdominal pressure.

2. Consult now

During the wearing process, if you find abnormal symptoms such as excessive menstruation, prolonged menstruation, or severe low back pain for a long time (especially for more than one year), you should consult a relevant doctor and get symptomatic treatment in time.

3. Regular follow-up

The follow-up time is generally in the first month after the IUD insertion, when you go to the hospital for a physical examination after the menstrual period ends; there will be follow-up visits once every three months (or half a year) and one year; and thereafter, there will be follow-up visits once a year (those who have had the IUD inserted should go to the hospital or designated area in the community for "IUD checks" on time).

4. Beware of hidden pregnancy

The IUD is not a 100% effective contraceptive measure, and a very small number of women may get pregnant with the IUD. Therefore, if amenorrhea occurs during the period of wearing the ring, especially when accompanied by nausea, vomiting, picky eating, etc., you should see a doctor for examination as soon as possible and take preventive measures.

5. Maintain hygiene

IUD placement is a surgical procedure. In order to prevent infection, you should keep your vulva clean after the operation, wash your lower body with warm water and change your underwear every night. Within half a month, it is strictly forbidden to have sexual intercourse (this requires the close cooperation of the man) and take a bath in a tub (but you can take a shower or a sponge bath) to maintain the hygiene of the vagina and avoid cross infection.

6. Avoid falling

Within 3 months after the ring is inserted, especially in some women with loose cervix and heavy menstrual flow, the contraceptive ring may fall out with the menstrual discharge during the menstrual period. Therefore, when these women go to the toilet during their menstrual period, they should pay special attention to whether the ring falls out with their menstruation. Once it happens, go to the hospital for a replacement in time, and pay attention to replacing it with a model of appropriate size to prevent it from falling off again.

7. Pay attention and observe

Within a few days after the placement of the ring (mainly the first three days), there may be a small amount of vaginal bleeding, mild lower abdominal discomfort (such as back pain and a feeling of heaviness), and excessive vaginal discharge (this is caused by surgical trauma or reflex compression of the contraceptive ring or rupture of small blood vessels in the uterine wall). These symptoms usually disappear on their own and do not require treatment. If the bleeding is heavy or lasts for more than a week, especially if you have abdominal pain or fever, go to the hospital immediately.