What does "Shanghuan" mean, and are there any requirements associated with it?

Although accidental pregnancy can be remedied through abortion surgery, abortion surgery can cause significant harm to a woman's uterus. Therefore, every woman should try to avoid abortion surgery as much as possible. This situation requires proper contraceptive measures during sexual activity, and there are currently many contraceptive methods to choose from, such as intrauterine device (IUD) placement. So what does IUD placement mean and what are the specific requirements?

IUD placement refers to a contraceptive measure taken by fertile women to avoid pregnancy. It involves placing a contraceptive device inside the uterine cavity. IUD placement is a safe and effective contraceptive method commonly used by women, mainly suitable for married women who do not plan to have children in the near future. Once the device is placed correctly and does not shift or fall out, it can effectively prevent pregnancy with minimal risk of accidental pregnancy.

Before placing an IUD, appropriate examinations are required to exclude contraindications. Women with acute infectious diseases of the reproductive system, developmental malformations of the reproductive system, or excessively relaxed cervical os are not suitable for using an IUD for contraception. When placing the IUD, it is important to choose the right time, which is typically within three to seven days after menstruation has ended. Sexual activity should be avoided for one week before and two weeks after placement.

In some cases, such as delayed menstruation or lactation without menstruation, pregnancy should be excluded before placing an IUD. Forty-two days after vaginal delivery, when the lochia has cleared, the perineal wound has healed, and the uterus has returned to normal, consideration can be given to placing an IUD. After abortion or uterine scraping procedures, as well as mid-term induced abortions, if uterine involution is good, an IUD can be placed immediately. Consideration for placing an IUD should be given six months after cesarean section. Natural miscarriages generally require waiting for normal menstruation to resume before considering IUD placement. After a medical abortion, it is best to wait for two normal menstrual cycles before considering IUD placement. Regular check-ups are required at 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, and 12 months after IUD placement, followed by annual follow-up visits.