What should you pay attention to before and after pregnancy?

After a couple has a child, some women choose to have an IUD inserted to reduce the trouble of future contraception. We know that if we only use condoms or contraceptives, it will not only harm the body, but also be very cumbersome before each sexual intercourse. However, if you have had an IUD removed and want to have a child again, you should have the IUD removed through surgery so that you can regain your fertility. So, what issues should you pay attention to before and after removing the IUD?

1. Time for IUD removal

1. The IUD has reached the prescribed period and you should go to the hospital in time

Contraceptive rings of various shapes

Contraceptive rings of various shapes

Remove the ring 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 put in while removing the ring.

2. Before removing the ring, you should first undergo an X-ray fluoroscopy or "B" type ultrasound examination. For a ring 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. The best time to remove the ring is within 3 to 7 days after the menstruation is over, which can reduce bleeding.

3. Come to the hospital to remove the IUD within 3 to 5 days after your period ends (no sexual intercourse).

4. Take appropriate amount of anti-infection and hemostatic drugs after removing the IUD.

5. If there are obvious changes in the menstrual cycle during menopause, such as the cycle becomes longer or menopause lasts for more than 6 months, the ring should be removed in time.

2. Precautions

1. After removing the IUD, keep the vagina clean and hygienic, wash the vulva with warm water every day, and avoid catching cold.

2. Do not have sexual intercourse within two weeks after removing the IUD, and do not take a sitz bath or tub bath to prevent infection and inflammation, which will not be conducive to a speedy recovery after removing the IUD. This is also one of the precautions when removing the IUD.

3. Pay attention to nutrition and eat more iron-containing foods to prevent anemia caused by excessive menstrual blood.

3. Dietary precautions

After the IUD is removed, you can supplement with milk, eggs, and beans appropriately. You should pay more attention to nutrition on a daily basis. It is best to eat more protein-rich foods, drink an appropriate amount of liquids, and pay attention to whether the nutrition is balanced. Eat less spicy, sour, raw and cold food.

1. After removing the IUD, you can eat foods with high protein content. In addition, you can just choose more blood-enriching foods and there is no need to make special dietary adjustments. Common blood-enriching foods in life include: brown sugar, longan, red dates, black beans, etc. By eating more of this kind of food and getting enough rest, your body will be able to quickly adapt to the changes in your uterus. [3]

2. After removing the IUD, you should also pay attention to eating less spicy, sour, raw, cold, and other irritating foods to ensure the nutrition your body needs every day. Pay attention to balanced nutrition. Heavy supplements are not good for everyone. So, just ensure a light diet.