Why do women need to have an IUD?

Women's physiological characteristics are very different from men's, and these differences also give women some special physiological functions. For example, pregnancy and breastfeeding. These functions are important guarantees for more normal fertility. If there is a problem with these functions, then the functions of childbirth and breastfeeding cannot be completed well. So why do women need IUDs? Today we will introduce it in detail.

"IUD insertion" is the most commonly used long-term contraceptive measure for women of childbearing age in my country. Often an IUD can be left in the body for more than ten years. IUD insertion itself is a minor operation, placing a foreign object in the uterine cavity, and it takes some time for the body to adapt.

The best time for women to have an IUD

1. Under normal circumstances, the most recent time for a woman to have an IUD inserted is within 3-7 days after the end of menstruation. At this time, the endometrium is thinner and is in the proliferation stage, and the slight damage caused by the IUD can be repaired quickly. In addition, the cervix is ​​tighter at this time, so it is not easy to fall off after insertion. To avoid infection, you should avoid sexual intercourse within one week before having the IUD inserted.

2. If an unexpected pregnancy occurs and an abortion is required, an IUD can be inserted immediately after the abortion. At this time, performing abortion and IUD insertion at the same time is not only convenient for women, but also reduces their psychological burden.

3. If it is during delivery, it can be placed during the postpartum check-up 42 days after delivery. Because at this time, the uterus has basically returned to its normal size before pregnancy, the cervix is ​​loose, and it is easy to insert the IUD. At the same time, if sexual life has not been resumed after delivery, "hidden pregnancy" can be ruled out.

4. If the delivery method is cesarean section, then it can be inserted during the cesarean section. If the IUD is inserted at this time, the ring can be placed in the best position in the uterus without increasing the patient's pain and mental burden, and can also avoid "hidden pregnancy" after delivery. In addition, the IUD insertion operation does not go through the vagina during cesarean section, and the cesarean section operation itself requires strict aseptic operation, so infection will not occur.

Now everyone knows the answer to the question of why women need to have an IUD. In fact, there are many contraceptive methods in normal times, and each different contraceptive method still has good effects. The specific method to choose depends on the individual's specific situation. Only choosing the one that suits you is the best.