The hormonal spiral, popularly known as a contraceptive method, is actually a type of spiral used only to reduce bleeding in women with excessive bleeding. The spiral, which is 2-3 centimeters long and made of metal or plastic material, can be inserted into the uterus, preventing sperm from reaching the egg and preventing fertilization. The spiral, which has a T-shaped structure, also disrupts the intrauterine tissue in the event of a possible fertilization and does not allow the egg to settle in the uterus. A hormonal spiral is a type of spiral that performs the same function but has a reservoir containing the hormone progesterone.
Due to the progesterone contained in the hormonal spiral, it is used to reduce bleeding in women with excessive menstrual bleeding. It shows its bleeding-reducing effect after 3 to 6 months. In some women, it can even stop bleeding completely. In such a case, there is no need to worry and it is good to know that the hormonal spiral can have side effects.
After insertion of a hormonal spiral, the contraceptive effect usually takes 7 days. During the first 7 days, using one of the backup contraceptive methods will help prevent a possible pregnancy.
The hormonal spiral is one of the birth control methods with the fewest side effects. It does not have many known side effects other than reducing or stopping menstrual bleeding.
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