What should I prepare when going to Shanghuan?

Female friends all know that if you want to avoid pregnancy, having an IUD inserted is a good way. But do you know that not all women are suitable for IUD insertion? For some female friends who suffer from pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginitis and other diseases, they cannot choose to use IUD for contraception. Similarly, healthy women also need to make adequate preparations before having an IUD inserted. So, what should you prepare when going to Sheung Wan?

Things to note before having an IUD inserted

IUD insertion is not suitable for all women. If mothers want to have an IUD inserted, they should be aware that patients with acute or chronic pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginitis, or sexually transmitted diseases are not suitable for IUD insertion. You should also avoid having sex three days before having an IUD inserted, as having sex at this time can easily lead to infection.

Another thing to pay attention to is the timing of IUD insertion. It is best to have the IUD inserted at the following times: before the menstrual period is over, especially on the 3rd to 5th day after the menstrual period. During this period, the cervix is ​​looser and easier to insert. Of course, many people also choose the period after menstruation is over. It is best to have it released immediately after giving birth, because the operation will be much simpler at this time and contraceptive measures can be implemented in time, but it still requires the doctor's consent. 42 days after giving birth, the cervix is ​​relatively loose and has returned to its normal size. It has not shrunk due to prolonged breastfeeding.

Is the ring okay?

IUD insertion is a relatively long-term and effective contraceptive method. Another advantage is that you don’t have to go to the hospital for curettage and abortion again and again. Curettage and abortion surgery is a very harmful surgery to women. It can accidentally injure the basal layer of the endometrium, making it difficult for the endometrium to regenerate. The upper layer of the endometrium is shed and discharged from the body during menstruation every month, and then the basal layer cells of the endometrium divide and grow into the endometrium.

However, the harm that IUDs cause to women cannot be ignored. When the upper layer of the endometrium falls off during menstruation, the IUD may directly mechanically scratch or the copper ions may produce cytotoxic effects, damaging the basal layer of the endometrium, thus leading to endometrial fibrosis.

Moreover, women generally experience many adverse reactions after having an IUD inserted, such as back pain, low back pain, minor vaginal bleeding, prolonged menstruation, increased leucorrhea, etc., and it takes some time to adapt.

Side effects of IUD

There will be certain adverse reactions and side effects after the IUD is inserted. The most common symptoms are low back pain and backache, and a small number of women experience lower abdominal pain. If you use a contraceptive ring with a tail thread, it may cause an increase in leucorrhea, that is, a significant increase in cervical secretions. After a period of time, you may also experience fever and lower abdominal pain. If you experience these symptoms, you must seek medical attention immediately.

Bleeding after IUD insertion is also a common side effect. Bleeding usually occurs 3 to 4 days after the IUD is inserted. Most women will experience this phenomenon, and the bleeding lasts for about a week. The bleeding is caused by the damage to the endometrium caused by the IUD, and generally does not require treatment and will heal on its own. However, if the bleeding lasts for a long time, you should go to the hospital for timely medical treatment.

Increased menstrual flow is a symptom of early bleeding after IUD insertion, and a woman’s menstrual period will also be prolonged as a result. This is also caused by damage to the endometrium.

If you have sex too early after having the IUD inserted, infection may occur. Therefore, women should pay attention to personal hygiene after having an IUD inserted.