Do I need to remove the IUD after menopause?

The IUD is mainly used as a safety precaution to avoid pregnancy. However, if the IUD is used for a long time, it will have a certain impact on the female body. Therefore, women need to remember to remove the IUD once in a while. So, do women have to remove the IUD after menopause?

Is it necessary to remove the IUD after menopause?

If a woman's menopausal cycle undergoes significant changes, such as a longer cycle or menopause lasts for more than 6 months, the ring should be removed immediately. Before removing the IUD, a B-ultrasound examination should be performed to confirm that the IUD is in the uterus before removing it, and early treatment should be given for inflammation.

Common problems after removing the IUD:

1. After removing the IUD, if you have any abnormal symptoms such as fever, abdominal pain, bleeding exceeding the menstrual volume, etc., go to the hospital for medical treatment immediately.

2. Rest for one day after the IUD removal. Sexual intercourse and sitting baths are strictly prohibited two weeks later.

3. If you are not planning to get pregnant, you should choose other contraceptive measures after removing the IUD.

4. After removing the IUD, take medicine regularly according to the doctor's prescription.

5. After the IUD removal, vaginal bleeding and lower abdominal discomfort will occur, which will generally subside within a week and do not need to be treated. If there is a lot of bleeding, abdominal pain, or fever, you should seek medical attention immediately. Pay attention to daily cleaning of the vagina. Wash the vulva with cold water every night. Do not dig or wash the vagina vigorously. Sexual intercourse, sitting baths, swimming and saunas are strictly prohibited within 2 weeks.

How long does it take to get pregnant after taking out the IUD?

It is not suitable to have a baby immediately after removing the contraceptive ring. This is mainly because the contraceptive ring placed in the uterine cavity can cause aseptic inflammatory reaction in the uterine wall, proliferation of white blood cells and macrophages, changes in uterine fluid, which can destroy embryonic hormones and make fertilization difficult.

The contraceptive ring, as a foreign body, enters the uterus and can affect the implantation of the embryo, thereby achieving the purpose of contraception. In addition, the copper contraceptive ring can release copper, which is not conducive to embryo implantation and affects the growth and development of the gestational sac. Contraceptive rings containing estrogen can cause shrinkage of the uterine wall.

Regardless of how long the ring is in place, as a foreign body, the contraceptive ring will more or less cause harm and impact on the uterine wall tissue, which is not good for the growth and development of the test tube embryo or fetus, and will cause defects to the newborn baby. Its adverse effects are very bad.

If you plan to get pregnant, it is best to remove the IUD three months in advance. Regardless of how long the ring is in place, the contraceptive ring as a foreign body will more or less cause harm and impact on the uterine wall tissue, which is not good for the growth and development of the test tube embryo or fetus, and will cause defects to the newborn baby. Its adverse effects are very bad.

Therefore, women who have worn contraceptive rings must wait for a period of time when planning to get pregnant, so that your uterine wall can have time to repair, which is also beneficial to the physical growth of your child. So I hope you can pay attention to these aspects, so that you can have a healthy child, which is also very important for your body.