What Should I Know about IUD Removal?

IUD, the intrauterine device, is a very effective method of long-term contraception. A small T-shaped device can be inserted into the womb with a simple operation, even in the doctor's office.
IUD, the intrauterine device, achieves contraception by releasing copper or synthetic hormones into the female reproductive tract. Once the IUDs are in place, their contraceptive effects can last as long as 3 to 10 years, with less than 1 in 100 women losing their IUDs every year.
 Types of IUD
There are two types of IUDs in use today. One contains copper and the other contains the female hormone levonorgestrel.
 A copper-containing intrauterine device is a plastic device wrapped with a copper coil around a rod and arm. It continuously releases copper ions into the womb, killing sperm.
The hormone-containing intrauterine device is also made of plastic. They release the hormone levonorgestrel, which thickens cervical mucus and prevents egg fertilization.
 Levonorgestrel also thins the endometrium, which can also partially prevent ovulation.
 When should IUD be taken out?
 The IUD can be removed at any time, but it must be removed in some cases.
 When placing IUD as a method of contraception, consider whether the patient wants to become pregnant. In addition, IUDs have a limited life. The copper-based IUD has had contraceptive effects for up to 10 years. After 10 years, it should be removed from the womb.
The life span of hormone-containing IUDs varies by brand. Some brands can have contraception for up to 3 years, while others can last up to 5 years.