The spiral of the IUD is an intrauterine device for preventing unwanted pregnancies. This method was used by our distant ancestors. At different times, women introduced various foreign objects into the vagina to avoid fertilization after sexual intercourse. Naturally, those ancient methods were not always prevented from unwanted pregnancies. With the development of obstetrics and gynecology, the methods developed and improved. To date, hundreds of thousands of women around the world are choosing intrauterine contraceptives. One of the most popular are the IUD spirals. The Spiral of the Navy has won many positive reviews, thanks to its reliability, high efficiency and ease of use.
Which intrauterine device is best placed?
Spirals of the Navy are made of high-quality polyethylene with a small addition of barium sulfate. In some sections of the spiral there is copper or silver spraying. Most of the IUD spirals have a T-shape. An important element of any spiral is the thin tendrils, which, when installed, are located in the cervical canals.
An important advantage of the IUD spirals is that their use is not felt by a woman either during sex or during active physical exertion.
There are three main types of IUD spirals:
- Intrauterine spiral with copper deposition. Principle of operation: copper deposition destroys the sperm, provokes local inflammatory process on the wall of the uterus and fertilization becomes impossible. This type of spiral IUD is introduced for a period of 3 to 5 years.
- Progesterone-releasing system (ORS). Spirals of this type of IUD are hormonal agents that make the mucus in the cervix more viscous, thereby inhibiting the movement of sperm to the egg. This type of spiral is introduced for a period of not more than 12 months.
- Levonorgestrel-releasing system (LRS). This type of IUD spiral is an improvement in intrauterine progesterone-releasing system. The main difference is a longer period of use, from 5 to 7 years.
To choose the most suitable type and put an intrauterine device is possible only at reception at the gynecologist. Before putting an intrauterine device, the doctor must check the health of the woman to make sure that there are no contraindications.
The main contraindications to the use of IUD spirals are chronic diseases, inflammatory processes in the body and diseases of the genitourinary system.
Removal of the intrauterine device
Remove the intrauterine device only from a specialist. Any independent attempt to remove the intrauterine device may lead to serious damage to the genitals.
As a rule, the procedure of removing the spiral of the IUD is painless. It is important to remove the spiral before its expiry date expires on the package.
An important advantage of the IUD helix is that they do not interfere with or reduce the reproductive function of women. After the removal of the spiral, pregnancy may occur in the first month.
How much does it cost to put a spiral?
The price of the IUD spiral is relatively low, given that it is set for several years. On average, the installation procedure costs 10 euros. The price of the spiral itself ranges from 20 to 200 euros. The cost is determined based on the type of spiral, the material of manufacture, the manufacturer.
It should be borne in mind that the use of spirals of the IUD requires constant monitoring of the gynecologist. Women who use this method of contraception should visit the doctor more often.