What are the side effects of the contraceptive ring?

The contraceptive ring, also known as the IUD, is an item placed in the female's uterine cavity to prevent the sperm and egg from combining. Nowadays, people have made a lot of modifications to the contraceptive ring, hoping to minimize the harm it causes to the female body, but there will still be a certain degree of harm. Next, let's take a look at the side effects of the contraceptive ring.

Uterine perforation

The mechanism by which IUD insertion causes uterine perforation is not clear. It is generally believed that it may be caused by the inappropriate size of the uterus or improper operation by the doctor. In addition, when women exercise vigorously, the IUD in their body may cause damage to the uterus due to its sharp shape and physical inertia. Unexplained uterine contractions may also squeeze the IUD and cause uterine perforation.

Damage to other organs

In rare cases, the IUD may perforate the uterus and enter the abdominal cavity, causing the IUD to become dislocated. The IUD may be ectopically located in the bladder, pelvis, or mesentery.

Excessive menstrual flow

Some intrauterine contraceptive devices contain copper ions, which are cytotoxic and hemolytic, causing excessive menstrual flow and non-clotting bleeding. This is a normal phenomenon.

Ectopic pregnancy

If the embryo implants in the fallopian tube and does not reach the uterus, the result is an ectopic pregnancy. The contraceptive principle of the intrauterine device is to change the environment inside the uterus to cause miscarriage. It only works locally in the uterus, so it can only prevent normal pregnancy in the uterus, but cannot prevent ectopic pregnancy.

Endometrial fibrosis

Intrauterine devices are essentially foreign objects inside the human body. It is common medical knowledge that foreign bodies in the human body can cause mechanical damage to local tissues, chronic inflammation, and fibrotic lesions. Ten to twelve years after the IUD is inserted, fibrosis will occur in the endometrium.

The above is an introduction to some of the side effects that the contraceptive rings that people are updating and improving may bring to the human body. After a woman removes the contraceptive ring, she should rest for two weeks and avoid strenuous exercise, otherwise it will harm her body. She should also pay attention to hygiene and cleanliness.