The pros and cons of having an IUD inserted into your vagina

Everyone knows that there are many contraceptive methods in life. When choosing a contraceptive method, you must choose it according to your physical condition. Of course, any contraceptive method has its advantages and disadvantages. For example, IUD is a contraceptive method chosen by many women. After the IUD is inserted, you can rest assured of contraception for several years, but it will also cause some harm to women's health.

Benefits of Sheung Wan

Economical

An IUD insertion only requires women to go to the hospital for a very simple minor operation, which can provide long-term contraception, even for up to ten years. Compared with other contraceptive methods such as condoms, it is undoubtedly more economical and affordable.

Simple and convenient

After having the IUD inserted, you no longer have to worry about contraception. It is simple and convenient. Condoms must be used every time you have sex, and birth control pills may need to be taken every day for many consecutive days.

Reversible

The contraceptive IUD is reversible. If you want to have another child in the future, you just need to go to the hospital to remove the IUD. After a period of recuperation, you can prepare for pregnancy.

Disadvantages of Sheung Wan

Lower abdominal pain, backache

Some women may experience physical discomfort after having an IUD inserted. They may experience backache, lower abdominal pain and other discomforts. If medication is ineffective, the IUD may have to be removed immediately.

Bleeding

Because the contraceptive ring is always a foreign body to the female uterus. The uterus will of course try every means to expel this foreign body, which can easily cause the uterus to contract, which will lead to bleeding.

Increased vaginal discharge

Because the contraceptive ring is a foreign object, it will cause certain irritation to the female endometrium and cervix, so that the female's leucorrhea will become more. If there are other discomforts such as fever and lower abdominal pain, you need to see a doctor as soon as possible.

Post-IUD Care

Proper rest

Avoid excessive physical labor. Generally, you should rest for 1-2 days after the ring is placed. Do not do excessive physical labor within a week to avoid causing the ring to fall off and bleeding.

Pay attention to hygiene

To avoid infection, the vulva should be washed every day after the IUD is placed to keep it clean. Do not take a sitz bath or have sex within 2 weeks to avoid infection.

Regular inspection

Generally, the first check-up after the IUD is after the first menstrual period, the second is within 3-6 months after the IUD is inserted, and the third check-up is a review after 12 months, and then a review once a year.

Nutritional supplement

After the IUD is inserted, you should pay attention to your diet and increase your nutrition appropriately, especially eating more iron-rich foods, such as lean meat, pork liver, pork kidneys, eggs, etc. You can also eat more soy products, vegetables and fresh fruits.