What are the precautions for women before getting an IUD?

Although the country has now fully opened up the two-child policy, for some families with poor economic conditions, raising another child is simply too stressful and unbearable. In order to avoid future troubles, some women choose to go to the hospital to have an IUD inserted. Many people have mixed opinions about this approach. So, what are the things that women need to pay attention to before getting an IUD?

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.