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Intrauterine contraceptive device or IUD is an effective and popular contraceptive method used by many women throughout the world.
An IUD is a small device that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy by blocking sperm from meeting the egg or by changing the environment of the uterus.
One of the main advantages of IUDs is their high effectiveness and long-term practicality, with some types of IUDs lasting up to 3 to 12 years, depending on the type.
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Control KB IUD
However, as with every contraceptive method, regular maintenance and monitoring is necessary to ensure safety and effectiveness.
The question that often arises is whether it is safe not to carry out routine controls or checks after installing an IUD, especially after a long period of time, for example 2 years. This article will discuss whether not controlling IUD contraception for two years can be dangerous or not.
Schedule regular visits to check the IUD with a gynecologist
According to the explanation from the Obstetrics and Gynecology Specialist, Dr. Lestari Mustika Rini, Sp.OG, women who have just used IUD contraception need to undergo regular visits to an obstetrician or midwife.
Even without any complaints, the visit is usually recommended within 1 to 3 months after installation, and then once every year.
“If there are no problems, a control visit can be carried out after 1 or 3 months after installation, then followed by an annual visit,” said the doctor who is usually called Tari to HaiBunda, on a previous occasion.
Tari explained that the initial control visit is very important to evaluate whether there are problems such as displacement or removal of the IUD, pelvic infection or inflammation, or the possibility of significant bleeding, which is indicated by using sanitary napkins more than 5 times a day.
During a control visit, the doctor will usually perform an ultrasound examination (USG) through the abdomen or through the vagina (transvaginal) to ensure the correct position of the IUD in the uterus. Apart from that, conventional examinations can also be carried out to check the IUD threads in the vagina.
Apart from regular visits to the doctor, you can also check the IUD strings yourself at home. This is recommended to ensure whether the IUD is still in the uterus or not. Usually, the doctor will teach you how to do this check after installation.
If you don't control your IUD for 2 years
If you have not had IUD control for two years, it is important to immediately make an appointment with a doctor or health care provider for a routine check-up. The doctor will perform a physical examination and may also perform an ultrasound to ensure that the IUD is in the right place in the uterus.
Apart from that, during this visit, the doctor can also carry out examinations to detect complications or other health problems related to IUD use. If problems or displacement of the IUD are found, the doctor will make recommendations about next steps, which may include IUD replacement or treatment for detected complications.
Signs and symptoms of IUD shifting
If your IUD only shifts slightly, you may not see any signs. However, if your IUD shifts badly enough, according to Healthline, the signs and symptoms usually include:
Cannot feel IUD strings with fingers. Feeling the plastic IUD. Your partner can feel your IUD during sex. Bleeding between menstrual periods. profuse vaginal bleeding. cramps, beyond what you usually experience during menstruation. pain or tenderness in the lower abdomen. unusual vaginal discharge.
Although not controlling IUD contraception for two years is not directly dangerous, leaving the IUD without medical supervision can increase the risk of complications or failure to prevent pregnancy.
Therefore, it is important to maintain regular checkups with a doctor or health care provider to ensure the safety and effectiveness of the IUD and detect any associated health problems early.
By maintaining good supervision, women can continue to rely on IUD contraception as a safe and effective contraceptive method.
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