Is the T-ring easy to remove?

The main function of the IUD is to achieve the purpose of contraception while also avoiding affecting sexual life. Therefore, placing an IUD in the uterus is more suitable for women who need contraception for a long time. However, you must also pay attention to removing the IUD before placing it. Many people plan to prepare for pregnancy during this period and need to take out the IUD first. Is the T-ring easy to remove?

Correct understanding of birth control ring

The IUD is very popular among women because it can achieve the purpose of contraception without affecting sexual life. It is easy to insert and remove, safe and effective, and has mild adverse reactions. Currently, the placement of this ring has become an important measure of postpartum contraception for women.

1. In what situations is it not advisable to have an IUD inserted?

Women with acute pelvic inflammatory disease, acute vaginitis, severe cervical erosion, excessive or irregular menstrual bleeding, uterine fibroids, and narrow cervical opening should not have the ring inserted, otherwise it will lead to worsening inflammation and increased menstrual flow.

2.What should I pay attention to before and after the IUD is inserted?

Although the operation of inserting the ring is simple and safe, it is a surgical operation after all. In order to avoid infection, sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited 3 days before the operation and within two weeks after the operation. Pay attention to vaginal hygiene and do not take a bath in a tub after the ring is inserted to avoid uterine cavity infection. You should rest for 1 to 2 days after the operation and avoid heavy physical labor or strenuous activities within a week, because the cervix will be loose right after the ring is inserted and the ring may fall off easily.

3. Pay attention to check whether the IUD has fallen off.

For women with loose cervix and heavy menstrual flow, the IUD may fall off during menstruation, so when going to the toilet during menstruation, you should pay attention to whether the ring falls out with the blood. Generally, you should go to the hospital for a check-up once in the first month after the menstruation ends, and again after 3 months. You can have a follow-up check every 1 to 2 years. Within 3 months after the ring is inserted, especially during menstruation, you should pay more attention to whether the ring falls off. If you find it falls off, take other contraceptive measures in time and go to the hospital to insert the ring again after the next menstruation.

4.Will having an IUD cause cancer?

my country's widespread clinical use of IUDs began in the 1960s. Some people do not have a correct understanding of IUDs and are always afraid that long-term wearing of IUDs will induce uterine tumors. This worry is unnecessary. Someone once removed the endometrium of women who had been wearing IUDs for different years for pathological examination. The results showed that most of them were normal, with mild local inflammatory pathological changes. These changes would not have any adverse effects on the human body, and no cancer was found.

5.How many years can the IUD be used?

Studies have shown that stainless steel metal rings can be placed for 15 to 20 years; silicone, plastic or other types of contraceptive rings can be placed for 5 to 7 years. If you have obvious discomfort symptoms after the IUD is placed, you need to remove or replace the IUD, or you can remove the IUD when you plan to become pregnant. The IUD should be removed 3 to 7 days after the menstruation is over. The precautions after removing the IUD are the same as those for inserting it. After menopause, women stop ovulating and will no longer get pregnant, so there is no need for contraception. They can remove the IUD, which is usually removed 6 months to 3 years after menopause. If the IUD is removed too early, you can get pregnant again due to unstable menopause. However, if it is removed too late, the uterus will shrink and it will be difficult to remove the IUD.

6. Can I still have children after the IUD is removed?

After the IUD is removed, its effect of interfering with the combination of sperm and egg disappears, and the endometrium returns to normal. Studies have confirmed that 75% of women can become pregnant within 6 months after IUD removal; 90% of women can become pregnant within 1 year after IUD removal. Moreover, if pregnancy occurs after the IUD is removed, there will be no impact on the development of the fetus. However, in order to allow the endometrium to repair well, after removing the IUD, you should use other contraceptive methods for 1 to 3 months before getting pregnant.

7. What should I do if I get pregnant with an IUD?

It was previously believed that if an IUD was inserted during pregnancy, it would have no effect on the fetus and would not cause fetal malformations. There was no need to terminate the pregnancy or remove the IUD, as the IUD could be expelled along with the placenta after the fetus was delivered. In recent years, it has been discovered that some contraceptive rings can get stuck in children's muscles, so it is generally not advisable to retain a fetus while pregnant with an IUD.