Contents:
- Medical Video: Patient Education Video: Intrauterine Device (IUD)
- Could it be that the IUD is off by itself?
- What causes the IUD to be released on its own?
- What are the symptoms or signs if the IUD will come off?
- What should be done if the IUD is released on its own?
Medical Video: Patient Education Video: Intrauterine Device (IUD)
An IUD or intrauterine device, better known as spiral KB, is a contraceptive that is a mainstay of many women. One of the advantages of this contraception is that it can be removed at any time, according to your needs. However, what if the IUD is released by itself? Can it? What caused it? Check out the reviews here.
Could it be that the IUD is off by itself?
The answer is yes, maybe. The IUD can dislodge itself, but this is very rare.
Sometimes a woman does not know that her birth control is loose. However, the chances of this problem occurring are quite low and generally occur in women who have fertility problems.
What causes the IUD to be released on its own?
There are several reasons that can cause the IUD to release itself. The biggest cause of the loose IUD itself is the improper installation procedure and the condition of the patient who is tense when the installation procedure is done so that the position of the IUD is not in the normal position.
In addition, there are several risks that increasing the IUD can be released by itself. If this happens, you need to do a re-examination with the doctor to make sure the spiral KB is properly placed.
The loose IUD itself is more likely to occur in women who:
- never been pregnant
- younger than 20 years
- have painful or severe menstrual periods
- install an IUD immediately after giving birth or a medical abortion in the second trimester of pregnancy
- there is fibrosis in your uterus
- has an abnormal size and shape of the uterus
What are the symptoms or signs if the IUD will come off?
You should check the IUD strap every month after menstruation to make sure that the IUD is still attached. You should contact your doctor immediately if you have the following signs.
- The strap is shorter than usual
- The strap looks uneven
- The rope is not in place
- The rope is missing or no longer visible
- Some women may no longer feel an IUD
If these signs occur, do not try to push the IUD back into place or remove it yourself. You also have to use other contraceptive methods, such as condoms.
In some cases, removing part or all of the IUD can also cause physical symptoms, including:
- severe bleeding
- severe cramps
- abnormal vaginal discharge
- fever
- Some women may also have signs of infection, including fever and malaise.
These symptoms also indicate that the IUD moved or shifted from its original location. This can cause severe complications, such as a hollow uterus, infection, pelvic inflammatory disease, heavy bleeding and anemia. All of these complications are relatively rare, but if you have one of the symptoms mentioned, immediately visit your doctor.
What should be done if the IUD is released on its own?
You should immediately see your doctor if you suspect the attached IUD will be removed. The doctor will likely do a physical examination and ask you to do an ultrasound to look for an IUD.
You should also see a doctor if you are pregnant while using an IUD, because pregnancy with an IUD has a risk of miscarriage and increases the risk of ectopic pregnancy (pregnancy outside the womb).
