How to check the IUD / Spiral contraception in the right position

The IUD contraception must be checked regularly in order to make sure that the contraception has been set in a right position. At this time Indonesian people prefer to use this kind of contraception because it has a lower risk and it has a great effectiveness in managing the pregnancy planning. But there are some users that have some problems when using this kind of contraception.

The problems which are caused by the spiral contraception usage often make some user becomes so worry. It happens because the contraception doesn’t install properly. The shape of this tool is like the latter T and it is set up in the woman`s cervix. If it doesn’t install properly, it doesn’t work properly or even it can make some problems for the user.

Tips for using the IUD contraception:

1. Checking the woman`s genitals to know is there any infection, inflammation, or uterine wall thickening (IUD cannot be installed if there is some infection or inflammation in the woman`s uterus. If there is some infection or inflammation it will be better for getting the medical treatment before doing the installation. 
2. It will be better if the IUD installation is conducted in the menstruation period to make sure that there is no pregnancy, and it will make installation process becomes easy because at this phase the cervix will open widely.
3. Check the position of the IUD contraception regularly in every one week, 3 months, 6 months, or one year.
4. If there is a pain, or a leucorrhea we have to consult to the doctor to get some treatment.

How to check the IUD contraception by yourself

Make sure that your contraception has installed properly get a good result. It can be done by yourself. There are some procedures to check the IUD contraception by yourself.

• Wash your hand with a soap and water before doing the next steps.
• Get a squatting position and then put your finger into the cervix to reach where the position of the IUD.
• If you can`t find the IUD threat, it may be getting lost or getting improper position.
• If you can reach the tip of the IUD, it means that there are some possibilities that your IUD will lose.
• If you have a pain or feel uncomfortable when touching the cervix or some problems above you should contacts the doctor to get some treatments.

Summary:

• To avoid the pregnancy and several problems, you have to make sure that the IUD has installed properly.
• Checking the IUD can be done by yourself, but to change the IUD in a right position you must consult to the doctor to get some treatment.