When is the best time to remove the IUD?

Inserting an IUD is one of the common contraceptive methods used by sisters. If sisters want to get pregnant again or need to remove the IUD for other reasons, they can go to the hospital to remove it. It doesn’t mean that everything will be fine after taking it out. There are many things that everyone needs to pay attention to, especially for some women who need to remove the IUD after menopause, because the IUD has been in the body for a long time, so when is the best time to remove the IUD? Let’s take a look together below!

1. If the inserted ring has reached the prescribed period, you should go to the hospital to remove the ring in time to avoid deformation or failure of the ring in the uterus. Generally, metal rings can be stored for 20 years, silicone rubber V-rings can be stored for 7 to 10 years, and copper sleeve T-rings can be stored for 10 to 15 years. A new ring can be put in while removing the ring.

2. Before removing the ring, you should first undergo an X-ray fluoroscopy or "B" type ultrasound examination. For a ring with a tail thread, 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 it. The best time to remove the ring is within 3 to 7 days after the menstruation is over, which can reduce bleeding.

3. Come to the hospital to remove the IUD within 3 to 5 days after your period ends (no sexual intercourse).

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

5. If there are obvious changes in the menstrual cycle during menopause, such as the cycle becomes longer or menopause lasts for more than 6 months, the ring should be removed in time.

6. Before removing the ring, you should first undergo an X-ray fluoroscopy or "B" type ultrasound examination. For a ring with a tail thread, 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 it. The best time to remove the ring is within 3-7 days after the menstruation is over, which can reduce bleeding. Rest for 1 day after removing the IUD. Avoid sexual intercourse and taking a bath in a toilet within 2 weeks to prevent infection.

The above introduces some things you should pay attention to when removing the IUD. It is generally more appropriate for women to consider having children three months or six months after removing the IUD. Of course, if a woman who is already menopausal chooses to go to the hospital to remove the IUD, it is better to remove it after examination, which is also better for your body!