Why does the ring fall off?

At present, many newlyweds are busy with their careers, so they are not in a hurry to have children. Therefore, some relevant measures must be taken during sexual intercourse to avoid pregnancy. Everyone knows that long-term use of birth control pills will make women suffer, and condoms may make men tired and women suffer from gynecological inflammation. IUDs are a healthier contraceptive method, so why do IUDs fall off?

What happened to the ring falling off after it was put on?

There are many types of IUDs, and they are generally not very large, only a few centimeters in size. If you apply too much force and put too much pressure on your abdomen when the ring is just inserted, it is likely to fall off. It is not ruled out that some external factors may cause the ring to fall off or shift. If it is inside the uterus, it is called ectopic; if it is in the vagina or outside the vagina, it is called shedding. In addition, you are prohibited from having sex within 2 weeks after the IUD is inserted, as having sex too early may cause it to fall out.

What should I do if the ring falls off after being put on?

Women often cannot detect in time after the IUD has fallen off. If the IUD, which has lost its contraceptive function and remains in the uterine cavity, it will cause great side effects. For example, it can cause infection, acute or chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, pyometra, etc. If the IUD is not removed for a long time after it falls off, it is more likely to stimulate the occurrence of cervical polyps and even cause malignant tumors. Therefore, regular gynecological examinations are required after the IUD is inserted to check for any dangerous situations such as the IUD falling off or becoming embedded in the uterus.

Generally, the IUD should be checked once after the menstruation ends in the first month, and again after three months. Thereafter, it can be checked every six months. If there are any unexpected situations, timely treatment can be provided. Mothers should pay attention to various discomforts after the IUD is inserted, and go to the hospital to remove it in time if they find that it has fallen off. Pay attention to whether the ring has fallen off ectopically during urination, defecation and menstruation. The ring is usually round, O-shaped, T-shaped, etc., and is easy to recognize. If it falls, pick it up and take it to the hospital for the doctor to help you identify it.