The spiral is introduced into the uterus during 2-3 days of menstruation, the first 6 weeks after delivery, as well as during medical abortion. It does not allow uterus closed, and copper, wherein the spiral braided leg, causing a local inflammatory reaction, whereby the sperm loses its ability to fertilize.
The effectiveness of this method is close to 100%, the service life of the helix from 2 to 5 years. Navy takes effect immediately after injection, and the ability to conceive is restored almost immediately after its removal.
It is recommended for persons who are not, for various reasons from taking birth control pills, as well as women who are married or in a leading sex life with a regular partner.
Before the introduction of an intrauterine device doctor should make sure that there are no contraindications to the use of funds, infectious inflammatory diseases. To determine the size of the coil is necessary to make ultrasound of the uterus. The procedure is carried out only in medical institutions, usually within 2-3 minutes, and for most women is a painless.
Navy has no effect on the sexual act, as woman it just does not feel. This is a very convenient tool, no action is required (as opposed to, for example, hormonal drugs). The only condition here is regular gynecological examination. They should be at least 1 time a year.
Many modern IUDs contain progestin. He has a positive effect on a woman's body, reduces menstrual pain, prevents the development of inflammatory diseases of the genital organs.
IUD does not contribute to changes in blood pressure and metabolic disorders (as opposed to the same hormonal methods).
In addition to the pros, the spiral has its drawbacks. The main drawback is the lack of protection from infectious diseases, sexually transmitted diseases. The presence of a spiral in women can also increase the length of the menstrual cycle and their profusion. In cases where it causes a lot of inconvenience, a gynecologist should pick up drugs, eliminating the unpleasant symptoms. If the situation does not change, is considered expedient removal of the helix.
Very rare (1-2% of women with IUD) is a spiral of loss of the uterus, the effects of which will be the presence of intermenstrual bleeding or pain. Drop helix, usually occurs within the first few months of its use and more frequently in nulliparous young girls.
Quite serious, but rare residual disease is punctured uterus spiral (1 in 5000 women). More often it happens during insertion or removal of spiral, but may occur under normal conditions of application.
Puncture the uterus characteristic symptoms are abdominal pain (may be combined with pain in the loin, bladder, pelvic region and others.), General weakness, dizziness, pallor, and increased heart rate.
In women with IUDs, increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy is 4 times than normal women.
Contraindications for use of IUDs are various kinds of inflammatory diseases of the external and internal genitalia, previous ectopic pregnancy, heart disease, bleeding disorders, chronic menstrual disorders (pain or heavy menstrual period), as well as diabetes, use of corticosteroids, confirmed or suspected pregnancy or cancer of the genitals and others.