Table of contents:
- Provisions using spiral KB
- Abstinence that should be avoided when using spiral birth control
- Don't have sex right away
- Don't pull the spiral KB thread
- Avoid sexual intercourse when birth control spirals shift
Spiral KB orintrauterine device (IUD) is a type of contraception that can be used by women to prevent pregnancy. When using spiral birth control, there are a number of things that must be considered and avoided in order to avoid unwanted things. What are the provisions for using spiral KB and what are the restrictions when using it?
Provisions using spiral KB
Spiral birth control is a T-shaped contraceptive that is inserted into the uterus to prevent pregnancy. There are two types of spiral birth control, namely hormonal and nonhormonal spiral birth control.
Hormonal spiral birth control works by releasing the hormone progestin into the body to thicken the cervical mucus, thereby preventing the sperm from fertilizing the egg. Meanwhile, nonhormonal spiral KB is in the form of copper which prevents the meeting of sperm and egg cells.
Not all women can use spiral birth control. Women who have pelvic infections, are pregnant, suffer from cervical cancer, and have experienced vaginal bleeding, are not recommended to use this type of contraception.
In addition, women with copper allergy are not allowed to use nonhormonal spiral birth control, while women with liver disease, breast cancer, or who are at high risk of developing breast cancer, should not use hormonal spiral birth control.
Although it is claimed to be safe, there are side effects of using spiral contraceptive, including irregular bleeding for several months, lighter menstrual periods, shorter periods, or no menstruation at all. In addition, side effects that may occur include feeling premenstrual symptoms, such as headaches, nausea, breast tenderness, and possibly experiencing skin problems.
Other side effects of using spiral contraceptives include spiral birth control that shifts or leaves the uterus accidentally as well as heavy bleeding and infection due to the spiral contraceptive piercing the uterine wall.
Abstinence that should be avoided when using spiral birth control
To avoid things that are not desirable, it's a good idea to pay attention to the following restrictions when using spiral birth control:
Basically, you can immediately have sexual intercourse once the spiral birth control is in place. However, not all types of spiral birth control can immediately work to prevent pregnancy.
You will need to wait at least 24 hours for spiral KB to start working. However, for hormonal spiral birth control, you may need to wait up to 7 days. Use a condom to prevent pregnancy when spiral birth control is not actively working.
When using spiral birth control, you may feel a thread coming out of your vagina. Don't worry, the thread is there so the doctor or nurse can easily remove the spiral birth control when the time comes.
But keep in mind, when you can feel the string, don't pull it. By dragging it, you can move the spiral KB position or it may come out. If it's like this you have to go back to the doctor. Doctors certainly know how to put in the right spiral birth control.
If you can't feel the spiral birth control thread or the spiral contraceptive is shorter or longer than usual, it could be that the spiral birth control thread in your uterus is shifting.
If this happens, do not have sexual intercourse or use a condom during sexual intercourse. Moving the spiral birth control position will not prevent you from getting pregnant during sexual intercourse. Come to the doctor when this happens, so that the doctor can fix spiral birth control in the right position.
In addition to the above taboos, women who use spiral birth control must always maintain hand and vaginal hygiene, especially when checking the position of the spiral contraceptive thread through the vagina. You also have to routinely go to the doctor to make sure that the spiral contraceptives are kept in place properly.
Also discuss with your doctor if there are certain complaints after the spiral birth control is installed. The doctor will provide treatment advice, provide medication or consider the possibility of changing contraceptive options needed.
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