It has been reported that the hormonal spiral (intrauterine device-IUD) not only prevents pregnancy, but also offers an effective solution in the treatment of many gynecological diseases. Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Perinatologist Prof. Dr. Selahattin Kumru said, “Unlike other spirals, it is used in protection and treatment against some diseases as well as its contraceptive function. It also offers effective solutions in the fight against health problems such as abnormal bleeding, thickening of the uterine wall, painful periods and endometriosis in women.”
The hormonal IUD increases the mucus plug in the cervix and reduces the mobility of the tubes with the progesterone hormone it secretes. Thanks to these, it prevents sperm from reaching the egg and prevents conception. It partially suppresses ovulation and thins the uterine wall. T-shaped spirals containing the hormone progestin also offer effective solutions in the fight against health problems such as abnormal bleeding, thickening of the uterine wall, painful periods and endometriosis in women and help treatment. The hormonal spiral, which provides great convenience for women, improves quality of life by reducing intense bleeding and pain. Experts state that this method is extremely reliable.
“It is a method with very strong protection power”
Gynecology and Obstetrics Specialist Perinatologist Prof. Dr. Selahattin Kumru stated that hormonal spirals provide protection for 5-10 years, the risks are quite low, and it is possible to remove them at any time, “It is a method with a very strong protection power produced from material that allows it to be followed during imaging procedures such as ultrasonography.”
“It should be placed by a physician”
Stating that hormonal spirals are inserted into the uterus of T-shaped plastic that allows the release of progestin hormone (levonorgestrel) into the body, thickens the mucus in the cervix to prevent pregnancy, and prevents sperm from reaching the egg and fertilizing it, Kumru emphasized that this procedure must be performed by a physician.
“It can be inserted at any time”
Selahattin Kumru stated that the spiral can be inserted at any time during the period when there is no pregnancy and said, “Protection will start after the spiral is inserted, but it is important to consult a physician in cases of high fever, severe bleeding, foul-smelling discharge, severe abdominal / groin pain after a while.”
“It provides not only protection but also treatment”
Prof. Dr. Selahattin Kumru pointed out that Hormonal Spirals are different from other types of spirals and said, “Unlike other spirals, it is used in protection and treatment against some diseases as well as contraceptive function. It also offers effective solutions in the fight against health problems such as abnormal bleeding, thickening of the uterine wall, painful periods and endometriosis in women.”
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