Can I remove the IUD during my period?

In order to avoid pregnancy, many women go to the hospital to have an IUD inserted, but they need to have it removed after a period of time. There are certain requirements for the time of removing the IUD. It cannot be removed at the wrong time. The menstrual period is a special period for women. Many people have certain doubts about whether the IUD can be removed during the menstrual period. Let the editor answer this question for you.

Removal of the IUD refers to the insertion of the IUD. The function of the contraceptive IUD is to prevent pregnancy during the reproductive period. After entering menopause (45 years old), the probability of pregnancy is almost zero, and the side effects of the IUD become obvious, so the IUD should be removed in time.

The ring cannot be removed during menstruation. It must be removed 3-7 days after the menstruation is over. Because the uterine wall is thin at that time, insertion and removal of the IUD can easily cause complications or heavy bleeding.

Ring removal time

1. If the inserted ring has reached the prescribed period, you should go to the hospital to remove the ring in time to avoid deformation or failure of the ring 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.

A series of examinations are required before the IUD removal surgery. First of all, the patient's leucorrhea needs to be checked before the surgery. Blood routine and B-ultrasound examinations are also required. Moreover, you cannot drink water before the IUD removal surgery and generally need to fast for 4 hours. Some patients with tight cervixes may also need to take medication.