Do you need a rest in the ring?

Having an IUD inserted is equivalent to a minor operation. It is not traumatic and has minimal side effects. There will also be no major complications in the later stages. You may feel a little uncomfortable at first and have back pain, including heavy or light menstrual flow or prolonged menstrual cycle. These symptoms will disappear on their own after a few days. If your body reacts strongly, you can rest for a few days before going back to work.

How long should I rest after getting the ring?

Tips for women to get an intrauterine device

What are the advantages of "IUD" birth control?

Clinical practice has proved that the intrauterine device is a safe, effective, economical, simple and highly reproducible contraceptive measure.

Its main advantages are:

1. The operation is simple, non-traumatic, and has few side effects. Some initial symptoms may include low back pain, lower abdominal discomfort, increased leucorrhea, prolonged menstrual period, and increased menstrual volume, but these symptoms will disappear on their own over time.

2. The effect is reliable and the contraceptive success rate is high.

3. The contraceptive duration is long. The metal ring can generally be placed for 10-15 years. The plastic ring has poor elasticity, small supporting force, and is easy to deform and fall off, so it can also be placed for about five years.

4. When you need to have a baby, take it out and you will get what you want soon.

5. It has no impact on sexual life and is harmless to the body.

When is the best time to get an IUD inserted?

Healthy women who are not pregnant can use the IUD at any time except during menstruation, but the following times are the most suitable:

1. 3 to 7 days after menstruation ends. Because this period is a safe period, the endometrium has just begun to form and the possibility of pregnancy is small; therefore, it is possible to avoid having an IUD inserted during pregnancy, which may cause uterine bleeding or miscarriage.

2. Have an IUD inserted at the same time as an artificial abortion. At this time, it is easy to loosen the cervix and insert the ring, and two operations can be avoided.

3. After a miscarriage, if you have had your period once, or three months after a full-term birth, or more than six months after a caesarean section, you can have an IUD inserted.

4. If there are no symptoms when the intrauterine contraceptive device expires, you can replace it with a new one at the same time to avoid two operations.

Things to note after "sleeping"

After surgery, patients should pay attention to:

1. Get adequate rest. A small amount of vaginal bleeding and increased leucorrhea may occur in the first three days, but they will disappear on their own and do not require any treatment.

2. Keep the vulva clean after the operation. Avoid sexual intercourse and sitting baths within two weeks to avoid infection.

3. Regular follow-up is required, with a review one month, six months, and one year after the operation, and then once a year thereafter to check for shedding or dislocation.

4. If you find any abnormal phenomenon, please seek medical treatment and consultation in time.

The principle of contraceptive ring

The intrauterine device is inserted into the uterine cavity to achieve the purpose of contraception.

Its contraceptive principle:

(1) Mechanical action: As a foreign body, it causes a mild, chronic, non-bacterial inflammatory reaction in the endometrium, thereby changing the intrauterine environment and preventing the fertilized egg from implanting.

(2) Phagocytic action: mainly macrophages and neutrophils play the role of phagocytosis and destruction of sperm.

(3) Effect of inflammatory cells: When the degenerative substances of inflammatory cells reach a certain concentration, they poison the embryo and prevent it from continuing to develop.

(4) Prostaglandin effect: Intrauterine contraceptive devices can stimulate the endometrium to produce prostaglandins, which cause abnormal contraction and peristalsis of the uterus and fallopian tubes, while enhancing the effect of estrogen, making the intrauterine environment unfavorable for implantation.

(5) Action of active substances: The intrauterine contraceptive device can be made of metallic copper. It can achieve the purpose of contraception through local changes in the internal environment such as the endometrium and uterine fluid, and through toxic effects on sperm.