What should I pay attention to before removing the IUD?

If a couple does not want to have children anymore, some will choose the contraceptive method of IUD. This method is very safe and reliable, and will not leave an impression on sexual life, so it has been promoted by the family planning department and is liked by many people. However, there are many things to pay attention to when wearing an IUD. For example, there are many precautions before the IUD is inserted. In addition, if the time comes to remove the IUD, the precautions before removal must also be kept in mind.

What should you pay attention to before removing the IUD?

1. The intrauterine contraceptive device should be removed 3-7 days after the menstruation is over. The contraceptive device with a tail thread can be removed at any time. Sexual intercourse and bathing in a tub are prohibited 3 days before the removal of the contraceptive ring to prevent infection.

2. Before removing the ring, you should first undergo an X-ray fluoroscopy or B-ultrasound examination. For a ring with a tail thread, you can ask the doctor to dilate the vaginal opening to see if there is any nylon thread outside the uterine opening to confirm that the ring is in the uterine cavity before removing the ring. This is also very necessary in the precautions before removing the ring.

3. Come to the hospital on an empty stomach on the day of surgery. If your temperature exceeds 37.5 degrees before removing the IUD, the surgery will be postponed. If there is an inflammatory infection, it must be treated before the ring is removed. The current treatment is to prevent inflammatory infection and excessive bleeding.

4. Be sure to take a bath (shower) the day before removing the IUD, wash your vulva on the day of surgery, and bring sanitary napkins and other necessities. These are also things that cannot be ignored when taking precautions before removing the IUD.

What should I pay attention to after taking the ring?

(1) Get adequate rest and avoid excessive physical labor. Generally, you should rest for 1-2 days after the IUD is inserted and avoid heavy physical labor within a week to avoid the ring from falling off and bleeding.

(2) Pay attention to hygiene and avoid infection. After the IUD is inserted, the vulva should be washed every day to keep it clean. Do not take a bath in a basin within 2 weeks and do not have sexual intercourse within 2 weeks to avoid infection.

(3) Pay attention to vaginal bleeding and the shedding of the ring. If you find that the vaginal bleeding is heavy, more than twice the normal menstrual blood volume or the bleeding time is long, or the changes in the menstrual cycle are obvious, you should go to the hospital for examination. During the first 3 months, you should also pay attention to whether the ring falls off.

(4) Regular inspection. Generally, the first check-up after the IUD is after the first menstruation, the second check-up is within 3-6 months after the IUD is inserted, and the third check-up is 12 months after the IUD is inserted, and then it will be checked once a year.

(5) Pay attention to nutritional supplements. After the IUD is inserted, you should pay attention to dietary conditioning and increase nutrition appropriately, especially eat more foods rich in iron, such as lean meat, pork liver, pork kidneys, eggs and other foods. You can also eat more soy products, and increase the intake of vegetables and fresh fruits. Generally, the above dietary conditioning can effectively prevent the physical energy consumption caused by the side effects of IUD insertion.