IUD and Coil Removal Oxford

For various reasons, some women who have an IUD want to have it removed, Mr Naoum offers rapid coil removal in a friendly relaxed environment in either his Oxford or London clinic.

What is a Coil and how does it work?

There are two types of IUDs available on the market, the copper IUD (IUD) and the hormonal IUD (IUS). Both coils are T-shaped plastic devices that are inserted into the uterus, keeping you from getting pregnant.

The copper coil does this by preventing sperm and eggs from surviving, and the hormonal coil does this by releasing a hormone called progesterone that thickens cervical mucus making it difficult for an egg to fertilise.
The coil may also work by preventing a fertilized egg from implanting in the uterus. The coil can stay in the womb for 3 to 10 years depending on the coil. Some women prefer the IUD so that they don’t have to worry about using birth control every day.

The coil can be removed at any time during your menstrual cycle, and once removed, your fertility should return to normal.

The IUD does not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases, so women using this methos should make sure to get tested regularly.

What you should do before the coil is removed

If you don’t want to get pregnant, don’t have sex for 7 days before removing the IUD. If you want to have intercourse, you must use barrier method. You are at risk of getting pregnant after removing the IUD because sperm can live for up to 7 days and fertilize an egg.

You can take a pain reliever half an hour before the IUD is removed. This helps the uterus relax and relieve pain.

How is the Coil removed?

Removing a coil takes a few minutes. Similar to the smear test, a speculum is inserted into the vagina and Mr Naoum looks for threads that wind through the opening of the cervix. He will gently pull the grooves with surgical pliers to remove them.

In some cases, the threads are not visible because they may have slipped into the cervical canal in the uterus. In this case, you may need an ultrasound to locate the threads. A narrow instrument is inserted into the cervix, and once the threads are located, the removal process continues as above.

Very rarely, the coil may be stuck in the uterine wall or the coils may not be visible, which may make removal more difficult and may require hysteroscopy or ablation. guided by ultrasound (may require anesthesia for hysteroscopy). If hysteroscopy or ultrasound-guided ablation is required, an additional referral and/or fee may apply.

What to do after the coil is removed

If you feel some discomfort, you can take pain relievers to ease the pain.

 

All consultations, ultrasound scan & tests are performed by Mr Naoum

For more information or to book an appointment, please use the contact form on this page or call us on 01865 559 748, alternatively you can email us at [email protected].