Is the IUD the best contraceptive method?

Different contraceptive methods can achieve different results and have different effects on our bodies. As one of the contraceptive methods, IUDs are mainly used to prevent the entry of sperm and block the pregnancy process. Of course, many people have certain doubts about such contraceptive methods, because such contraceptive methods can also cause us some inflammation. So let us understand together, is IUD the best contraceptive method?

The mechanism of human pregnancy is that the female ovary releases an egg, the egg is fertilized in the ampulla of the fallopian tube, and then develops into an embryo (morula) in the fallopian tube. The embryo is then released into the uterus to implant and grow. Contraception is about blocking any of these steps.

The contraceptive principle of the intrauterine device (IUD) is: when an embryo wants to implant in the uterus, the constantly moving IUD scrapes the uterine wall, causing aseptic inflammation of the uterus, making it impossible for the embryo to implant and conceive normally in the uterus, thereby causing miscarriage to achieve the purpose of contraception. The essence of the intrauterine contraceptive ring (IUD) is a long-term, mild curettage abortion procedure, and it is the first choice for Chinese women to use for contraception after marriage.

After women have an IUD inserted, they sometimes experience side effects of varying degrees. How should they deal with them? Generally speaking, there are two main common side effects after IUD insertion. The first is bleeding. A small amount of bleeding in the short term after the placement of the ring is due to the abrasion of the endometrium when the contraceptive ring is placed. The bleeding usually lasts for a few days, and the amount of blood does not exceed the menstrual volume, so no treatment is required. If the ring is inserted in the second half of the menstrual cycle, because the endometrium is in the secretory phase, the endometrium is thickened and rich in blood vessels, bleeding may be more, so the ring should be inserted within 3 to 7 days after the menstruation ends. After the ring is inserted, some women will experience increased menstruation, some will have prolonged menstruation and spotting, and some will have mixed blood leucorrhea and a large amount. Studies have shown that this is caused by the contraceptive ring stimulating the endometrium, causing tissue chemical changes and producing local coagulation disorders. The incidence of bleeding is also related to the material of the contraceptive ring. Plastic and copper-containing contraceptive rings have a higher incidence of bleeding, metal rings have a lower incidence, and progesterone-containing rings have the lowest. The treatment method for bleeding is to clinically use antifibrinolytic drugs such as 6-aminoacetic acid and vitamin K, anloxin, hemostatics, etc. to reduce the amount of bleeding. The second most common side effect is lower extremity or lower back pain. The contraceptive ring placed in the uterus is a "foreign body" to the uterus, especially when the ring is too large or positioned low. The uterus contracts to expel this "foreign body", causing uterine contraction pain, which is clinically manifested as lower abdominal pain and back pain.

The above is a detailed answer to the question of whether IUD insertion is the best method of contraception. Many women will cause some inflammation, and also lead to bleeding and other conditions. So in order to alleviate such conditions after IUD insertion, it is recommended that you take some small methods to treat your inflammation. At the same time, IUD insertion is not the best method. People of different ages can choose the method that suits them best.