When is the best time to remove the ring?

IUD removal is a surgical measure for women who have installed a contraceptive ring. The contraceptive ring can prevent women from having an unexpected pregnancy, but the contraceptive ring can cause certain damage to the uterus. I hope women will pay attention to the precautions of the contraceptive ring. If a woman wants to have the IUD removed, she should first pay attention to the time of removal. For example, a woman who has entered menopause is no longer fertile and will not conceive after the IUD is removed, or a woman of childbearing age who needs to get pregnant.

When is the best time to remove the ring?

The best time to remove the IUD varies for women of different ages. Generally speaking, IUDs have a certain stipulated period of time, and you should go to the hospital to have the ring removed in time to prevent it from deforming or becoming ineffective in the uterus. Generally, metal rings can be stored for 20 years, silicone rubber V-rings can be stored for 7 to 10 years, and copper sleeve T-rings can be stored for 10 to 15 years. A new ring can be inserted when the ring is removed and will not be removed until menopause. In addition to the need to replace the IUD, women need to remove the IUD in two different situations, and the time of removal is different for the two situations.

1. Women entering menopause:

The function of the contraceptive ring is to prevent pregnancy during the reproductive period. After entering menopause, the probability of pregnancy is almost zero, and the side effects of the ring become obvious, so the ring should be removed in time. When a woman reaches menopause, she should go to a regular hospital to remove the IUD within the prescribed time to avoid the IUD becoming stuck and making removal difficult. Experts generally believe that it is best to remove the IUD about a year after a woman's menopause has stabilized. It is not good to remove the IUD too early or too late.

2. Women of childbearing age who want to get pregnant:

If you plan to get pregnant, it is best to remove the IUD 3 months in advance. Regardless of how long the ring is in place, the contraceptive ring as a foreign body will more or less cause certain damage and impact on the endometrial tissue, which is not conducive to the growth and development of the embryo or fetus. The best time to remove the ring is about 3-5 days after the menstrual period ends.

Precautions after removing the ring

There will definitely be some discomfort when the IUD is removed from the uterus. At this time, women are more susceptible to bacterial infection, so appropriate hygiene and care measures must be taken after removing the IUD. What are the precautions after removing the ring? Let's take a look!

1. Before removing the IUD, women should try to undergo an X-ray fluoroscopy or "B" type ultrasound examination according to the doctor's instructions. For the IUD with a tail thread, ask the doctor to dilate the vaginal opening to see if there is any nylon thread outside the uterine opening to confirm that the ring is in the uterine cavity before removing it.

2. After removing the IUD, keep the vagina clean and hygienic, try to wash the genitals with warm water every day, and avoid catching cold.

3. Do not have sexual intercourse within two weeks after the IUD removal surgery, and do not take a sitz bath or tub bath to prevent infection and inflammation.

4. After the IUD is removed, you may experience lower abdominal discomfort, which usually disappears naturally within a week and does not require special treatment. If there is heavy bleeding, abdominal pain, or fever, you should seek medical attention promptly. For women in need, they can take appropriate amounts of anti-infection and hemostatic drugs after removing the IUD.