How long does an IUD usually need to be removed?



The birth control ring is divided into levonorgestrel intrauterine slow-release system, ordinary metal birth control ring, Gini ring, the placement time is also different, generally need to put 5 years, 5 to 7 years, 10 years or so to take out.

1. Levonorgestrel intrauterine slow-release system: a kind of birth control ring, which mainly contains progesterone slow-release system, through the slow release of progesterone, so as to achieve the role of contraception, generally placed 5 years need to be removed.

2. Ordinary metal birth control ring: generally used is a copper birth control ring, spermicidal effect, so as to achieve the effect of contraception, generally placed 5 to 7 years, the need to remove the birth control ring.

3. Gini ring: is a very soft, low chance of ring removal, which contains indomethacin, thus playing a contraceptive role, generally can be placed for about 10 years.

After placing the IUD, women need to go to the hospital for regular checkups to avoid displacement of the IUD, which can lead to unwanted pregnancy, and the IUD needs to be removed at the right time. For more information, please consult your doctor.