Arm contraceptive rings are not common among modern women, and many women choose intrauterine devices for insertion. Since it is not commonly used, many people actually do not know about having an arm contraceptive ring, let alone what the arm contraceptive ring is and how it should be inserted. This article will provide a detailed introduction on how to put on the contraceptive ring on the arm. If you don't know, please take a look.
1. Consultation
Consult the doctor about the surgical process and possible side effects before the surgery. Subcutaneous implant is a type of progestogen contraceptive, which can cause thinning of the endometrium and easily interfere with the original menstrual cycle. After a period of time, the body will gradually adapt to this change and return to normal, but it is necessary to be mentally prepared in advance to avoid postoperative discomfort.
Subcutaneous implant contraception surgery is very simple and can be completed in 5-10 minutes. Only local anesthesia is needed, and the skin incision is extremely small and shallow. After the surgery, it will not affect your ability to release abundant energy outdoors, nor will it affect your ability to wear various cute skin revealing clothes.
Suitable population: Married women under 40 years old; Those who cannot take contraceptive pills on time; Individuals with reproductive tract abnormalities who are unable to use intrauterine devices (IUDs); Repeated failures in using intrauterine devices; Individuals with contraindications to estrogen based contraceptives.
2. Preoperative examination
Examination shall be carried out before operation. Women with severe anemia, hypertension, frequent headache, hyperthyroidism, breast cancer, diabetes, uterine leiomyoma, ovarian tumor, severe skin disease, hepatitis and nephritis cannot use this method.
Routine tests: hemoglobin, coagulation time, platelets, liver function.
Physical examination: including weight, blood pressure, cardiopulmonary function, gynecological examination, cervical cancer scraping, breast examination, to exclude pregnancy and tumors. Skin embedding surgery can only be performed after confirming that there is no pregnancy or other illness.
3. Preparing for surgery
Implanting should be done on the day of menstruation, with the best results achieved within 7 days. In addition, after 6 weeks postpartum, if early pregnancy is ruled out through examination, implantation surgery can also be performed.
Lie flat on the operating table, with your left arm straight and flat on the support plate. If you are left-handed, please extend your right arm. Disinfect the arm, from 5cm under the armpit to the elbow bend.
Inject local anesthetics subcutaneously and anesthetize a surgical area of 4-4.5cm in length.
This article provides a detailed introduction on how to insert an arm contraceptive ring. Through the introduction, it can be known that the method of inserting an arm contraceptive ring is actually quite complex. If you want to use an intrauterine device (IUD), it's best to first understand the methods of using an IUD. In fact, the requirements for an IUD are very strict.
