Patient's question:
My wife is about to give birth to a baby, and I am currently very concerned about postpartum contraception. Which long-term contraceptive methods are currently considered good?Doctor's answer:
An intrauterine device (IUD), also known as a contraceptive ring [1], has evolved from ancient times. It is recorded that ancient Arabs and Turks placed small stones inside the camel's uterus to prevent pregnancy during long desert journeys. In the mid-11th century, Israeli scientist Avicenna reported the use of contraceptive pessaries. In the late 19th century, metal-handled pessaries were developed. At that time, they were used to correct the position of the uterus, could also serve as abortifacients, and also played a role in preventing pregnancy. In reality, these devices did not enter the uterine cavity and were not true functional IUDs.