How often should the ring be replaced?

The contraceptive ring is a contraceptive device implanted in the uterine cavity. This device is very small. Some are T-shaped or Y-shaped. It is more suitable for couples who often need contraception but may fail in contraception. The contraceptive ring should not be carried for a long time. It has a lifespan, generally 7 to 10 years.

1) If the inserted ring has reached the prescribed period, you should go to the hospital to remove the ring in time to avoid deformation or failure of the ring in the uterus. Generally, metal rings can be stored for 20 years, silicone rubber V-rings can be stored for 7-10 years, and copper sleeve T-rings can be stored for 10-15 years. A new ring can be put in while removing the ring.

(2) If there are adverse reactions such as irregular vaginal bleeding or persistent heavy menstrual flow after the IUD is placed, which affect your health, the IUD should be removed promptly if drug treatment is ineffective.

(3) If there are significant changes in the menstrual cycle during menopause, such as the cycle becoming longer or menopause lasting more than 6 months, the ring should be removed promptly.

An IUD is a contraceptive device placed in the uterine cavity. Since the devices used in the early days were mostly ring-shaped, they are usually called contraceptive rings.

There are many types of intrauterine contraceptive devices. The commonly used ones in China include metal single ring, twisted ring, mixed ring, contraceptive ring, T-shaped ring, etc., but the metal single ring is the most common. The intrauterine device, also known as the contraceptive ring, is a contraceptive device placed in the uterine cavity. It is usually made of stainless steel, plastic, silicone rubber and other materials. A contraceptive device without medicine is called an inert intrauterine device. If an intrauterine device is added with progesterone or copper, the contraceptive effect can be improved. It is called a medicated or active intrauterine device, which is the most recommended type of contraceptive device at present.

The IUD has less interference to the whole body, acts locally, and does not affect fertility after removal. It has the advantages of being safe, effective, reversible, simple, and economical, and is one of the most commonly used contraceptive devices. More than 40% of people in my country use intrauterine contraceptive rings, and the effectiveness is about 90%.

"IUD insertion" is the most common long-term contraceptive measure that Chinese women of childbearing age are forced to choose. Often an IUD can be left in the body for more than ten years.

The contraceptive device is placed in the uterine cavity of women of childbearing age, and achieves the purpose of abortion and contraception through mechanical stimulation and interference of chemical substances. It does not inhibit ovulation and does not affect the female endocrine system, thus avoiding the adverse reactions of general drug contraceptives. After years of practical improvement, most of the IUDs currently used in clinical practice are copper-containing or drug-containing IUDs. The stent materials are plastic, polyethylene, memory alloy, etc., and the shapes are not single, including round, T-shaped, V-shaped, Y-shaped and chain-shaped. IUDs made of different materials and in different shapes have their own characteristics, and therefore can be suitable for women with different physiques and needs.