What should I pay attention to after the ring is removed?

If you experience fever, abdominal pain, excessive vaginal bleeding and other abnormal symptoms after removing the IUD, seek medical treatment immediately. Try to rest for one day after the operation before going out for activities. Remember to rest more and avoid intense activities, especially not doing physical labor. Pay attention to hygiene, keep the vulva clean, wash the vulva 1-2 times a day, and change underwear frequently.

Sexual intercourse and sitz baths are strictly prohibited within 2 weeks after the operation to prevent infection. In terms of diet, you should eat foods that replenish blood and qi, such as old brown sugar, dried longan, jujube, black beans, etc. After removing the IUD, you should take antiviral drugs as instructed by your doctor. The main purpose is to prevent infection. If you plan to get pregnant after removing the IUD, it is recommended to consider pregnancy after 3 months.

Time for taking out IUD

1. If the required period of the IUD has expired, you should go to the hospital immediately.

Remove the ring to prevent it from deforming or becoming ineffective in the uterus. Generally, metal rings can be stored for 20 years, silicone V-rings can be stored for 7 to 10 years, and sleeve T-rings can be stored for 10 to 15 years. A new ring can be put in while removing the IUD.

2. Before removing the IUD, you should first perform an X-ray or "B" type ultrasound examination. If the IUD contains a tail thread, you need to ask the doctor to dilate the vulva to see if there is any nylon thread outside the cervical opening to confirm that the ring is in the uterine body before removing the IUD. The best time to remove the IUD is within 3 to 7 days after the menstrual period is over, which can reduce bleeding.

3. Come to the hospital to remove the IUD within 3 to 5 days after the menstrual period ends (sexual intercourse is strictly prohibited).

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

5. If there is a significant change in the menstrual cycle during menopause, such as the cycle lengthens or menopause lasts for more than 6 months, the ring should be removed immediately.

Frequently asked questions

1. After removing the IUD, you should maintain daily vaginal cleanliness and wash your genitals with warm water every day without getting cold.

2. Do not have sexual intercourse within half a month after removing the IUD, nor take a bath or sitz bath to prevent infection and inflammation, which is not conducive to early recovery after removing the IUD. This is also one of the common problems of removing the IUD.

3. Pay attention to nutrition and eat more iron-rich foods to avoid anemia caused by excessive menstrual flow.