Sexual Health
Placing a contraceptive ring is not easy. It is important to pay attention to these things
Some women use a contraceptive ring to prevent pregnancy, which has high contraceptive efficiency. However, relevant precautions must be taken before and after placing the contraceptive ring. Otherwise, infection and other side effects may occur. What should I pay attention to before placing a contraceptive ring?
1. Physical examination is required before getting an IUD
Not everyone is suitable to install a contraceptive ring for contraception. People with pelvic inflammatory disease, vaginitis, sexually transmitted diseases, unexplained vaginal bleeding, cervical cancer, and ovarian cancer cannot use contraception. There are different types of contraceptive rings available on the market, so you should choose the appropriate contraceptive ring model based on your own situation and not blindly.
2. Pay attention to the cleaning of the external genitalia and the timing of intrauterine device insertion
Avoid sexual activity 3 days before installing the contraceptive device, otherwise bacteria can invade the vagina, trigger gynecological inflammation, and cause systemic infection during the insertion of the device. In addition, it is necessary to clean the external genitalia, frequently rinse with water, change underwear, choose breathable underwear, and keep the external genitalia dry. 3 to 7 days after the menstrual cycle is completely clean is the golden period for IUD insertion. The ovaries stop ovulation and the endometrium recovers, which can reduce the probability of pregnancy and prevent major bleeding.
What should be noted after release?
1. Pay attention to rest and local cleaning
A week before releasing the ring, the waist is sore and the lower abdomen is uncomfortable. At this stage, the cervical opening is loose, and the contraceptive ring is prone to fall off. After surgery, it is necessary to rest for about a week, and during this period, heavy physical labor is not allowed to avoid the contraceptive ring from falling off. The mucus in the cervical canal can prevent bacteria from invading the uterine cavity, but wiping off the mucus when placing a contraceptive ring may cause slight damage to the endometrium. At this time, the resistance and immunity are poor, and failure to pay attention to external genital cleaning may trigger infection. During this period, the external genitalia should be kept clean, and sexual activity and bathing should be avoided for two weeks.
2. Regularly go to the hospital for examination
After placing a contraceptive ring, it is normal for the endometrium and cervix to be injured, and for a small amount of vaginal bleeding to last for about a week. If there is excessive bleeding or if the bleeding lasts for more than 7 days, it is necessary to immediately go to the hospital to check the cause of the bleeding and seek treatment. In addition, regularly go to the hospital for examination, and install an intrauterine device every three months and six months to check if it is still in the uterine cavity and if its position is normal.
Kind reminder
After placing an intrauterine device, it is important to pay attention to dietary adjustments and eat more iron rich pig liver, lean meat, beans, and eggs to maintain a balanced nutrition.