Patient's question:
Doctor:Hello!
My son is three and a half years old now. Over the past three years, I have had two IUDs inserted, but both came out during my period. This has been very distressing to me.
The last time I had an IUD inserted was one and a half years ago, on April 21, 2004. The doctor told me that the one already in place was a copper ring and the largest size available. If it were to fall out again, I would need to take other contraceptive measures.
Could you please advise what kind of contraceptive method is both body-friendly and suitable for my physique?
Looking forward to your reply!
Doctor's answer:
Hello, married and childbearing women are recommended to use an intrauterine device (IUD), while those who have not yet given birth are advised to take other contraceptive measures, such as condoms or the fertility awareness method. For women with regular menstrual cycles, ovulation typically occurs around 14 days before the next menstrual period. After the egg is released, it can survive for only 1 to 2 days, while sperm can survive in the vagina for 2 to 3 days. Based on this, the fertile window is considered to be 4 days before ovulation and 5 days after ovulation. The days before and after menstruation are considered the safe period. To use the safe period method of contraception, it is recommended to measure basal body temperature for 3 months to identify the regular pattern of ovulation.