Things to note before taking the ring: these things need to be prepared

Many women do not understand the precautions before removing the IUD and are not fully prepared, which will affect the smooth removal of the IUD. The most important thing is to go to a regular hospital. It is best to remove the IUD 3-7 days after the end of menstruation. If there is inflammation, it must be treated first.

1. Choose a regular hospital. Some female friends choose small private clinics for the sake of cheapness. These private clinics may have irregular operations, which can easily cause cross infection and lead to various diseases (for example: vaginitis, pelvic inflammatory disease, urethritis, etc.). Therefore, you must choose a regular medical institution to remove the IUD.

2. Choose the time to remove the IUD. Women who have not yet reached menopause usually go to the hospital to remove the IUD within 3-5 days after their menstrual period ends. Women who have been in menopause for more than 6 months or whose menstrual cycles have become longer should have the IUD removed in time to prevent the IUD from degenerating or becoming ineffective in the uterus. Women who have already had an IUD inserted must pay attention to how long the ring stays in their body. Generally speaking, metal rings can last for about 20 years, traffic regulations V-shaped rings can last for about 7-10 years, and copper sleeve T-shaped rings can last for about 10-15 years.

3. Preparation before removing the IUD Before removing the IUD, check whether there is any inflammatory infection. If there is an infection (for example: cervicitis, vaginitis, endocervical inflammation, etc.), anti-infection treatment should be carried out first, and the IUD can be removed after the inflammatory infection is cured. Therefore, do not clean the vagina or use any vaginal medication 3 days before removing the IUD. Take a shower and change into clean clothes the day before removing the IUD. Prepare sanitary napkins on the day of removal because there will be a small amount of bleeding after removal. In addition, no food or water should be consumed 4 hours before the operation.

4. Precautions when removing the IUD: Maintain a good mood. Removing the IUD is only a minor operation and there will be slight pain during the process. Women who are sensitive to pain may experience mental tension, emotional anxiety and other uncomfortable reactions. When removing the IUD, you can do deep breathing exercises and relax your mind. A skilled doctor will not take too long to remove the IUD.