Can the female contraceptive ring be left unremoved?

The contraceptive ring is a contraceptive tool that female friends are very familiar with. It has made a very important contribution to my country's family planning work. After thirty years of clinical research, the technology and materials of the IUD have undergone significant changes. However, we also learned that the women who first had the IUD placed have already entered menopause. The IUD has been in their bodies for many years, and if it is to be removed, they will have to go through the pain again. Therefore, many female friends really want to know if the IUD can be left unremoved? Today we invite relevant experts and scholars to explain to us the relevant knowledge about contraceptive rings.

According to gynecological experts, the IUD is a long-term, safe and effective contraceptive measure taken by married women, but it has a specified period of use and must be removed promptly after the specified period. Otherwise, it will be deformed or become ineffective in the uterus, resulting in contraceptive failure and even affecting women's health.

Can I not remove the IUD?

1. For women who enter menopause, as menopause approaches, the ability of the ovaries to secrete estrogen decreases and the rate slows down. The uterus also continues to shrink. After menopause, the uterine cavity shrinks day by day, and the uterine muscles become thinner and thinner. Over time, the ring will be partially or completely embedded in the superficial muscle layer of the uterus, making it difficult to remove the ring. If there are blood vessels where the ring is inserted, bleeding will occur.

2. Each type of IUD has its specified period of use, which means it can be used continuously for many years after being placed once. However, due to the different types of IUDs, the service life is also different, generally between 5-15 years. Gynecological experts said that except for some women who cannot have IUDs due to their own illnesses, gynecologists generally consider the patient's uterine condition and the patient's requirements to choose an IUD.

Can the contraceptive ring be left in place? Through the above introduction, we have learned that the contraceptive ring also has a certain working period. If it exceeds this range, it will not only fail to achieve the contraceptive effect, but will also cause great harm to women's health. Therefore, in addition to going to the hospital for gynecological examinations on time, female friends must go to the hospital for examination if they experience menstrual discomfort or abdominal pain. If it is caused by the contraceptive ring, it must be removed in time.