Thanks to the development of modern technologies todayThere are many methods of contraception that a couple can choose according to their preferences. One such means is the intrauterine device or simply the IUD. The spiral is a certain construction in the form of a large letter T, to which ends filaments are attached. These strands serve as a means of verifying the presence of the IUD and its correct location. Only a specialist can remove such a tool that provides a protected sexual intercourse.
The principle of the spiral is fairly simple. The device creates certain fluctuations that cause the walls of the uterus to shrink, so that the spermatozoon can not connect to the egg and fertilize it. It is customary to separate the intrauterine spirals into two main types:
Copper spiral with metal structureprevents fertilization, that is, copper ions are constantly allocated in the uterus. And hormonal spirals, in addition to its main mechanism of action, release hormone progesterone, which provides a double level of protection from unwanted pregnancy.
But it is worth remembering that, as with the useany means of contraception, pregnancy with a spiral is quite possible. Most often this is due to the displacement of the IUD or its loss, because with a misplaced spiral, a woman does not feel uncomfortable and can not grasp this moment. Nevertheless, many choose exactly this method of contraception, because it acts for a very long time and does not require additional efforts. As a rule, a good gynecologist puts the spiral on for 5-10 years and removes it earlier than the client's request.
Choosing a contraceptive for a long time,should be aware that pregnancy with a spiral of copper happens more often. According to statistical data, such situations arise in only 2% of all women using this type of IUD. But a pregnancy with a spiral, the principle of which is based on the release of a hormone, is possible only in 0.5 percent of cases. That is, although the hormonal IUD is not so durable, the period of its use is no more than 5 years, but still the degree of reliability is much higher.
How serious is pregnancy with a spiral? First, do not forget about the elementary care and attention. Therefore, if a woman has a delay in the menstrual cycle, uncharacteristic in ordinary life, you should not put it off, but you just need to make a test. But the most correct decision will, of course, be a consultation with a doctor. Often when diagnosing pregnancy, the doctor puts the patient before a difficult choice: abortion or abandonment of the child with a share of risk. Since the presence of a spiral in the uterine cavity causes a rapid contraction of its walls, this process can provoke miscarriage. In some situations, you can remove the spiral with the help of threads stretched from the vagina without risking the health of the future baby.
In addition, there are cases when pregnancywith a spiral ended with the birth of a baby. In this case, the foreign body manages to get accustomed, and it does not interfere with the normal development of the fetus. Nevertheless, doctors strongly do not recommend putting a spiral on women who have never given birth, since there is a possibility of developing an inflammatory process. And this, in turn, can lead to subsequent problems with conceiving and bearing a baby. The best option is to install a spiral after pregnancy, when the child is still very small and soon additions to the family are not planned.
In any case, it is better to consult specialists on issues of contraception, rather than publications on the Internet.
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