Thanks to the development of modern technologies, today there are many methods of contraception that a couple can choose in accordance with their preferences. One such tool is the intrauterine device or just the IUD. The spiral is a kind of construction in the form of a capital letter T, to the ends of which the threads are attached. These threads serve as a means of verifying the presence of the IUD and its correct location. Only a specialist can remove such a tool that provides protected sexual intercourse.
The principle of the spiral is quite simple. The device creates certain vibrations that cause the walls of the uterus to contract strongly, so that the sperm cannot connect to the egg and fertilize it. It is customary to divide the intrauterine device into two main types:
- Copper
- Hormonal
The copper spiral with the help of the metal structure prevents fertilization, that is, copper ions are constantly released in the uterus. And hormonal spirals, in addition to their main mechanism of action, secrete the hormonal substance progesterone, which provides a double level of protection against unwanted pregnancy.
But it is worth remembering that, as with the use of any contraceptive, pregnancy with a spiral is quite possible. Most often this occurs due to the displacement of the IUD or its loss, since if the spiral is not correctly positioned, the woman does not feel discomfort and cannot catch this moment. Nevertheless, many choose this method of contraception, because it has been in effect for a very long time and does not require additional efforts. As a rule, a good gynecologist puts the spiral on for 5-10 years and removes prematurely only at the request of the client.
When choosing a contraceptive for a long time, you should know that pregnancy with a spiral of copper happens more often. According to statistics, such situations occur in only 2% of all women using this type of IUD. But pregnancy with a spiral, the principle of which is based on the release of the hormone, is possible only in 0.5 percent of cases. That is, although the hormonal IUD is not so durable, the period of its use is no more than 5 years, but still the degree of reliability is much higher.
How scary is a pregnancy with a spiral? First, do not forget about elementary caution and attention. Therefore, if a woman has a delay in the menstrual cycle, uncharacteristic in ordinary life, you should not put it off in the long box, but immediately you need to do a test. But the best decision would, of course, be a consultation with a doctor. Often, when diagnosing pregnancy, the doctor confronts the patient with a difficult choice: abortion or abandonment of the child with a certain risk. Since the presence of a spiral in the uterine cavity causes an accelerated contraction of its walls, this process can provoke a miscarriage. In some situations, you can remove the spiral using threads stretched from the vagina without risking the health of the unborn baby.
In addition, there are cases when a pregnancy with a spiral ended in the birth of a baby. In this case, the foreign body manages to take root, and it does not interfere with the normal development of the fetus. However, doctors strongly do not recommend a spiral to women who have never given birth, since there is a chance of developing an inflammatory process. And this, in turn, can lead to subsequent problems with the conception and bearing of the baby. The best option would be to establish a spiral after pregnancy, when the baby is still completely crumby and soon there are no plans to add to the family.
In any case, it is better to contact specialists on contraception, rather than publications on the Internet.