Among modern contraceptives, the intrauterine device spirals occupy one of the leading positions in terms of reliability. But the side effects that occur after the installation or removal of the spiral, many women are feared and are the reason for abandoning this method of contraception. To use intrauterine contraceptives without any risk to health, you need to follow all the recommendations, undergo a full examination before installation and regularly undergo further preventive examinations. If there are contraindications, the spiral can not be established. Moreover, if the body has inflammatory processes that are not even associated with the genitals, then the contraceptive spiral can be established only a few months after recovery. Pregnancy after spiral removal can cause problems if all the recommendations were not followed, and the spiral was established in the presence of contraindications. Sex after the establishment of the spiral is possible only with a constant partner, and only if the woman is confident in the absence of diseases that can be transmitted sexually, as the sensitivity of the uterus to infections increases significantly. The contraceptive spiral after ectopic pregnancy is not recommended, as it can provoke the subsequent development of an ectopic pregnancy. If certain contraindications are not available, but there are prerequisites for fear, then it is better to use other methods of contraception. Also, the intrauterine device refers to abortive contraception, which is unacceptable for women with certain religious beliefs.
At the same time, the spiral after birth is one of the best methods of contraception in breastfeeding, since it does not affect lactation and is harmless to the health of the child. Pregnancy after the removal of the spiral occurs faster than after using many other contraceptives, in most women fertility is restored in the first months.
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To avoid problems, certain conditions must be met, and in case of complications a woman should immediately contact a doctor. Here's what experts are advised to pay attention to:
- Before the installation of the spiral it is necessary to undergo a full medical examination;
- Only an experienced doctor should select and install a spiral, after which an additional inspection will be required one week after installation. It is also recommended to do an ultrasound to make sure that the spiral is correctly positioned. Even in the absence of signs of violations it is necessary to undergo a preventive checkup every 5-6 months;
- spiral after abortion is established at the discretion of the doctor, depending on the health of the woman and the condition of the genital organs;
- when you put the spiral after birth, the doctor also decides. In most cases, the spiral after delivery is established after 3 months, in the presence of certain complications - only after 6;
- the contraceptive spiral after caesarean section in the absence of violations can be put already after 3 months. In some cases, set 6-9 months;
- If the spiral calls for a feeling of discomfort and causes painful sensations, then it is necessary to check whether it is properly installed. With the shift of the spiral, the risk of ectopic pregnancy increases, and the contraceptive effect is significantly reduced;
- separation after the introduction of the spiral may change. The side effect of contraceptive spirals is the appearance of bloody intermenstrual secretions. If the allocation does not stop within a month, you should consult your doctor. The cause for concern are frequent discharge with an unpleasant odor, which may be a sign of endometritis;
- monthly after the spiral can become more abundant and painful, which is also a side effect of intrauterine contraception. If menstruation calls for anxiety, then you should consult a specialist about the appointment of special drugs,
to prevent large blood loss; - monthly, after menstruation, a woman should check for spiral threads in the vagina;
- before getting pregnant after the removal of the contraceptive spiral, it is recommended to undergo an examination that would exclude the presence of infection and inflammatory diseases of the genital organs and pelvic region;
- after the removal of the spiral the probability of pregnancy is very high, so when you resume sexual activity, you should immediately take care of contraception.
Observance of the necessary conditions for the installation and use of the contraceptive spiral, as well as timely access to a specialist in the event of deviations, reduces the risk of adverse effects that may occur after the application of the spiral.