With the advent of a baby in the house, the life of newly-made parents changes dramatically. Feeding, changing diapers, teething, vaccinations and other delights of caring for a baby make it impossible to get enough sleep. What can we say about the return to intimate life with her husband. Today we will discuss when a spiral can be placed after childbirth.
Is the function of the device to influence the possibility of a cold or, for example, a "stormy" side?
The tools calculate the course of the cycle and therefore the birth rate based on previously recorded measurements. Fever due to colds, flu, lack of sleep, excessive alcohol, coffee, or fever-related medications are not considered "normal". The instruments evaluate each measured temperature, whether it is “normal” or changed due to any of these factors. Based on an assessment of the reliability of the measured temperature, the computer decides whether to store it and use it or not.
Let's weigh all the pros and cons
Immediately after delivery, no mother returns to intimate life. This is contraindicated by the doctor, and physiological recovery takes a lot of time. A few weeks go by and couples welcome intimacy back into their lives. It is during this period that unexpected fertilization can occur. Contraceptives will help prevent unwanted pregnancy after delivery.
Why does the device not measure the sensor after being inserted into the mouth?
Generally speaking, in the case of febrile illnesses, sleepy nights or during the use of drugs that affect the temperature, the best measurement is omitted and the computer is so unnecessary as to not deliver "abnormal" values. If your device is not measured after inserting the sensor into your mouth, make sure the temperature sensor is properly connected. Incorrect connection is the most common reason why the sensor does not "measure".
In this case, we recommend that you recharge the batteries. If measurement problems persist, we recommend purchasing new high quality rechargeable batteries. There is a preconceived notion that a woman who is breastfeeding her child is not at risk of becoming pregnant because breast-feeding does not occur during breastfeeding! The time when menstruation returns differs from one woman to another. In most cases, if the mother is not breastfeeding, the menstrual cycle appears 6-8 weeks after birth.
Women need to take care of contraceptives. Of course, many couples use condoms, the calendar method, or withdrawal. Is there some more oral contraceptives, but they are not allowed for everyone, especially after childbirth. The leading position among new mothers is occupied by the intrauterine device.
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In the case of those who are breastfeeding, menstruation occurs 8-10 weeks after birth or a few days after breastfeeding is stopped. And, to make things even more complicated, ovulation occurs long before that. Therefore, you cannot even guess when you can or cannot get pregnant! It is best to appoint a gynecologist within the first 8 weeks after birth, and this is the only one who can advise you and your partner on the appropriate method of contraception after birth.
Methods of contraception after birth
You can choose sterile even if you are breastfeeding. It gives you a high degree protection, and after its introduction you will not have unwanted pregnancy within 4-5 years. In the case of normal delivery, sterile can be administered 6-8 weeks after delivery, while in the case of cesarean delivery, administration is possible after 6 months.
When after childbirth you can put intrauterine device? Only an obstetrician-gynecologist can answer this question for you. As medical practice shows, spirals can be inserted into the uterine cavity within 48 hours after delivery. Later, this procedure has its own nuances. We will return to this a little later, but now let's find out what are the advantages of the described contraceptive.
The insertion is quick, painless and does not require local anesthesia, but it is true that you will feel some discomfort during this operation. The main problems that may arise after sterile insertion are abdominal pain, bleeding between menstruation and menstruation, more common in the period after induction.
These types of contraceptives are very effective, over 99%, and can be given as early as 6 weeks after birth, in the case of breastfeeding mothers, or immediately after birth, for those who are not breastfeeding. This method of contraception involves an intramuscular injection of progesterone, which is then gradually released into the bloodstream. These contraceptives provide protection for 3 months.
The intrauterine device, regardless of the type and shape, has a number of advantages:
- in the next five years, a woman may not worry about an unplanned pregnancy;
- the spiral is not felt at all, even during sexual contact;
- the presence of a spiral inside the uterine cavity does not affect hormonal background and lactation;
- spiral efficiency tends to 100%;
- procedure availability.
Women who have already tried this method of protection on themselves also express their dissatisfaction, in particular:
The benefits are that they provide long-term protection, prevent endometrial cancer and uterine fibroids, and can also be used by smokers. The disadvantages, in turn, are many: bleeding between menstrual periods, irregular menstrual cycle, breast tightness, low libido, headaches, the possibility of accumulating kilograms. One of the most important problems is that the return of fertility occurs much later, even a year after the last injection.
Spermicides can be used whether you are breastfeeding or not. They are 95% safe and come in several forms: gel, creams, egg, foil. The advantage, which in the postnatal period is not negligible, is that it allows the lubrication of the vagina.
- in the presence of a spiral, the abundance of menstrual bleeding increases;
- intensify pain during menstruation;
- the intrauterine device does not protect against infectious pathologies;
- with the wrong choice or installation of the spiral, an inflammatory process may develop.
About the intrauterine device in detail
The disadvantages are that spermicides should be inserted into the vagina 10 minutes before sexual intercourse and that intimate toileting should be avoided two hours before and two hours later. A similar principle is based on the contraceptive sponge. This is a polyurethane sponge that contains spermicides. It is inserted into the vagina up to 24 hours before intercourse and must be kept for 6 hours after contact and then discarded. However, the sponge should not remain in the vagina for more than 30 hours, so be careful! Also, it should not be used during menstruation!
To date, two types of spirals are used in medical practice:
- non-drug;
- medical.
The first type of contraceptives is made of plastic with an admixture of metal, but it has already outlived its usefulness and is rarely used. But medical intrauterine devices are used everywhere. They are made of copper wire with the addition of the hormone progestin.
If you are not breastfeeding, especially if you used oral contraceptives before pregnancy, you can start taking them again 2 weeks after pregnancy, even if your period has not returned. This is possible, of course, on the advice of a doctor.
If you are breastfeeding, this is not recommended as it contains estrogen and progesterone. They reduce the amount of milk and can adversely affect the growth and development of the child. Instead, you can take progesterone-only mono-oral pills in a small but sufficient dose to prevent pregnancy.
How soon after childbirth can I put a spiral? This question interests many women who are not ready to raise children of the same age. If the delivery went without complications and naturally, then you can insert a spiral into the uterine cavity within 48 hours after childbirth.
If you did not immediately enter the spiral, then you can do this after 6-8 weeks after delivery in a natural way. But first you need to undergo an examination and consult a doctor. Gynecologists say that it is impossible to get pregnant during lactation, because breastfeeding and ovulation are mutually exclusive concepts. However, there are exceptions to any rule, so the issue of contraception should be given special attention.
In terms of effectiveness, monoormal pills do not differ from combined ones, and protection against unwanted pregnancy is equally high. The benefits of such pills are their high efficacy and immediate effect, prevention of ectopic pregnancy and the possibility of fertility soon after stopping the use.
In terms of effectiveness, monoormal pills do not differ from combined ones, and protection against unwanted pregnancy is equally high. The benefits of such pills are their high efficacy and immediate effect, prevention of ectopic pregnancy and the possibility of fertility soon after stopping the use.
Is it possible to put a spiral immediately after childbirth, if carried out cesarean section? No. Any obstetrician-gynecologist will give you such an answer. If the delivery was carried out by surgical intervention, then the decision on the introduction of the spiral should be postponed for the next six months.
In the maternity hospital, not every woman thinks about contraception. Just a couple of days ago, she became a mother, her life has changed, so many troubles have piled up. And only after discharge from the maternity hospital and returning to normal life, the issue of contraception becomes acute.
After natural childbirth the spiral can be installed after 6-8 weeks. It is best to do this during menstrual bleeding. If the first menstruation after the birth of the crumbs has not yet passed, then a woman can install a spiral on any day.
A few words about gynecological manipulation
The procedure for introducing an intrauterine device is preceded by a comprehensive examination. A woman needs to pass a series of tests, including blood and urine, to make ultrasound procedure pelvic organs, as well as undergo a visual examination through gynecological mirrors.
The procedure is practically painless, although heaviness in the lower abdomen and pulling pains may be felt. They pass in a few hours. If pain and discomfort accompany a woman all the time, this is an alarming signal and an urgent need to visit a doctor.
During the first week after the introduction of the intrauterine device, a woman expects a number of restrictions:
- you can not have sex;
- the body should not be subjected to exhausting physical exertion;
- you can not lift weights;
- douching procedures are prohibited;
- it is not recommended to visit the bath or sauna;
- you can't swim in the pool.
In the future, you can return to your usual life without restrictions. After the procedure for introducing a spiral into the uterine cavity, the doctor should be visited on the 10th day. Plan a follow-up visit for 6 weeks.
Depending on the type of spiral, its shelf life varies from 3 to 8 years. At any time, a woman can get rid of an intrauterine contraceptive. To protect yourself, visits to the gynecologist should be periodic: at least once every six months.
Are there any contraindications?
Today the pharmaceutical market is crowded various types spirals. Each of them has its contraindications, but there are common points. So, the spiral cannot be installed in such cases:
- in the presence of malignant or benign neoplasms;
- with pathology of the uterine cavity and its neck;
- with the development of inflammatory or infectious processes.
In each individual case, the doctor selects a suitable intrauterine device. A woman may be advised to use an alternative method of contraception if she is allergic to copper or has a chronic condition.
The presence of a spiral in the uterine cavity can cause the development of side effects:
- bleeding;
- heavy menstruation;
- inflammation;
- spasms;
- infectious diseases.
Quite often, after the birth of a baby, women think about it. Then the question arises as to when a spiral can be placed after childbirth. Let's look at this method of contraception in more detail and try to answer this question.
When can I install an intrauterine device after the birth of a baby?As is known, this contraceptive is implanted directly into the uterine cavity in such a way that it creates an obstacle to the fetal egg, which cannot penetrate into the uterus. That is why, often with this method of preventing pregnancy, such a violation as an ectopic pregnancy is noted. This fact is one of the strong arguments against the use of an intrauterine device. However, despite this, it is quite popular among women.
In order to determine when it is possible to put an intrauterine device after childbirth, a woman should consult a doctor. Physicians can give a conclusion on the possibility of using this method of contraception only after examination and assessment of the condition
As a rule, a spiral after childbirth can be placed when 6-7 weeks have passed since the appearance of the baby. However, it must be said right away that this period is average. In some cases, the installation of a spiral is possible only after six months, for example, after a cesarean. Sometimes an intrauterine device can be installed immediately after childbirth. However, this is rarely practiced.
Can everyone use an IUD after giving birth?It should be noted that this method of contraception is not suitable for all women. So, there are contraindications for the use of the spiral. Among these doctors call:
Given the above features, before installing a spiral, doctors should not only examine a woman in a gynecological chair, but also take into account the presence of chronic diseases.
Thus, when it is better to put an intrauterine device after childbirth, and whether it can be done at all, only the doctor should decide. In addition, only a specialist can determine which type of IUD is suitable for a woman in each case.