Intrauterine spiral, all for and against

More and more often, modern women choose the method of contraception - the intrauterine device. This is the most effective and effective way, not counting female sterilization. How does a gynecological spiral work? This question is often of concern to women who first decided to establish it. The mechanism of action is that the intrauterine device increases the frequency of contractions of the fallopian tubes, that is, peristalsis, and the egg passes much faster through the tubes without having time to attach. And as a female spiral is an alien body located in the uterine cavity, therefore in its cavity a huge number of immune cells are concentrated, which tear away everything that penetrates into the uterus (spermatozoa, fertilized egg).

It is important to know that the intrauterine device does not have a barrier function, its action is to provoke the rejection of a fertilized egg, that is, a mini-abortion at a very early period. This method of contraception has both positive and negative sides, so a woman before the installation of the spiral should consult a doctor. He will tell about the indications and contraindications of intrauterine contraception.

The intrauterine device has a lot of positive aspects. The use of a spiral guarantees almost 100% protection from the onset of an unwanted pregnancy. And also it has no negative effect on the ovaries, they continue to work in the usual mode, that is, their basic function (egg production) is not violated. As a rule, the intrauterine device is installed for up to five years, which is also very convenient for a woman. She does not need to take hormonal pills every day or worry about local methods of contraception before every sexual act. The spiral can be used immediately after artificial or natural abortion, as well as after childbirth and during the lactation period.

But a woman should know and contraindications to the use of this method of protection. The intrauterine device is strictly forbidden for women with the following diseases: cancerous or benign tumors, inflammation of the uterus or other organs of the body. Intrauterine contraceptives are contraindicated in acute infectious and extragenital diseases, rheumatism in the active phase, extravaginal tuberculosis with fever and allocation of sticks, chronic diseases of the urinary tract with frequent relapses. If a woman has a suspicion of pregnancy, then before an exact establishment or refutation, intrauterine contraception is not possible.

After the woman underwent a survey that showed no contraindications, she can choose an acceptable spiral. Currently, there is a rather large assortment of various spirals. They can have different shapes: annular, T-shaped (the most common and simple), spiral. In addition, the intrauterine device can contain hormones, medical substances, as well as gold, copper and silver.

Very effective and popular gynecologists consider hormonal spirals. Hormones contained in the leg of the spiral, for five years, evenly enter the body of a woman, which, in turn, leads to a high protective effect and an obstacle to the onset of inflammatory processes in the uterus itself. Depending on the individual characteristics of the woman's organism, hormone excipient is chosen, it can be: levonorgestrel or progesterone.

The T-shaped spiral also has a high efficiency. Copper, which is contained in it, has not only a contraceptive effect, but also anti-inflammatory. This kind of spiral is very simple to use. It is important to know that the spirals containing silver are low in contraceptive effectiveness, so it is better to choose spirals containing both silver and copper.

Each intrauterine device should be selected by a gynecologist individually, taking into account all contraindications and features of the woman's body.