The Spiral

The Spiral

The action or application:

The operation of the spiral is not clearly understood. For the copper in the spiral of the uterine lining and mucus changes in the cervix. The coil is wound with the exception of the hormone IUD with a thin copper wire in the shaft.

The spiral is available in different sizes and shapes, and is also called intrauterine device or IUD shortly.

The spiral is used by the gynecologist. The optimum is when the coil is used in the last days of menstruation through the cervix into the uterus. This is to ensure that the spiral is used with an existing early pregnancy.

The location of the spiral is a gynecologist immediately after insertion and then every six months. The investigation was carried out through an ultrasound device and must be paid to private. However, even women can feel for each month of the bleeding, if the Sicherheitsfädchen still there.

Safety:

The spiral is a very safe contraceptive methods. It is for women not yet born, but more often come to the expulsion of the spiral, which means that protection is no longer given.

Advantages:

Women should be in the period in which the spiral in the uterus does not have to worry about is prevention. A change of the spiral are held every 5 years.

Many women find it an advantage not have to give up their natural life. Especially women who have had children, are fine with the spiral.

Disadvantages:

Heavy menstrual bleeding and menstrual pain is a common side effect of the spiral. These signs may also be an indication that the spiral is not positioned correctly. For complaints, therefore, always sought the first thing the gynecologist.

It can also occur at the beginning of the cycle, when flow is driven by unnoticed. For this reason, the seat should be checked regularly.

For young women at increased risk of pelvic infections, especially if sexual partners are changed often. Before inserting a spiral should always be tested if a Clamydieninfektion or gonorrhea.

Should take place despite the spiral of pregnancy, often it is an ectopic pregnancy. Therefore, if a pregnancy should be quickly identified by a gynecologist, in the case of an ectopic pregnancy.

In an intact pregnancy, the spiral is drawn, otherwise it could cause infections. In a fifth of cases occur here to a miscarriage.

Women who have had children should not have any reason related to their fertility very carefully weigh the benefits and risks.