What Should Women Pay Attention to After Removing the IUD?
After having the ring removed, women should pay attention to the following aspects: the timing of ring removal, preoperative examination, contraceptive measures, avoidance of excessive fatigue, and observation of bleeding.
1. Attention to the timing of ring removal
Since the removal of the ring requires surgery, it is recommended that women determine the best time for the surgery to be within 3 to 5 days after the end of menstruation. During this period, sexual activity should be avoided to help reduce the amount of bleeding caused by the surgery.
2. Preoperative examination
Women cannot undergo ring removal surgery immediately. Before the surgery, doctors need to conduct a check-up on the woman, including B-ultrasound or X-ray fluoroscopy. If the ring has a tail thread, the doctor can check for nylon threads outside the cervix by opening the vagina. The purpose of these checks is to confirm that the contraceptive ring is indeed located in the uterine cavity before proceeding with the surgery.
3. Contraceptive measures
After the ring is removed, some women may not want to become pregnant. Therefore, they should avoid using this method again and instead adopt other contraceptive methods to prevent accidental pregnancy.
4. Avoidance of excessive fatigue
Rest is very important for women after ring removal. They should also engage in appropriate exercise but avoid overexertion and cold water work to prevent catching a cold and causing infection.
5. Observation of bleeding
After ring removal, there may be a small amount of bleeding and discomfort in the lower abdomen, which is normal and will gradually disappear within a week. However, if there is excessive bleeding, prolonged bleeding, abdominal pain, fever, etc., women should seek medical attention promptly.