The best time to insert an IUD after cesarean section

Many women choose cesarean section when giving birth, and are also willing to have an IUD inserted after cesarean section. So if you want to fully understand the best time to have an IUD inserted after cesarean section, the following content will introduce it in detail. If you want to have a comprehensive understanding, you can have a specific understanding of the following content so that you can have an IUD inserted at the appropriate time.

(1) The IUD is inserted immediately after delivery. At this time, the insertion operation is simple and easy, and contraceptive measures can be implemented in time, but it must be inserted after examination and approval by an obstetrician.

(2) Placement 42 days after delivery. Experts point out that this type of IUD is placed during a health check about 42 days after delivery. The advantages of placing it at this time are: first, the cervix is ​​loose. Second, the uterus has returned to its normal size and has not shrunk due to breastfeeding for too long. Third, timely implementation of contraceptive measures is convenient for women and can avoid the occurrence of "hidden pregnancy".

(3) The IUD can be inserted more than three months after delivery. However, it should be noted that if this period is the breastfeeding period, although there is no menstruation, there is still a possibility of pregnancy. After the caesarean section, you should ask the doctor to check whether you are pregnant. The ring can only be inserted after it is confirmed that you are not pregnant.

(4) If the caesarean section was performed or the operation was performed more than six months ago and the condition is normal, IUD insertion can also be considered.

This article introduces in detail the best time to insert an IUD after a cesarean section. Women who want to insert an IUD after a cesarean section can have a specific understanding of the best time for IUD insertion introduced above. By understanding, they can insert the IUD at the best time to avoid complications after the insertion, and the contraceptive effect can also satisfy them.