Fitting the coil

• Best time is at the end of your period.
• Take any prescribed antibiotic as advised
• You may take some pain killer 60-90 minutes before fitting the coil.

Normal symptoms after fitting a coil

• Light lower abdominal cramps in the first 1-2 days.
• Heavier longer periods (but still regular).
• Some pain during the periods (dysmenorrhea).

Schedule of Follow-up

• After the first following period.
• You should be able to feel the threads of the loop high in the vagina, especially after your period.
• Visit your doctor every year.
• Change the coil every 5 years.

Symptoms to report to your doctor

• Irregular or missed periods.
• Fever or severe abdominal pains.
• Not being able to feel the threads of the coil.
• Heavy or offensive vaginal discharge.
• Diagnosed diabetes mellitus.
• Chronic use of pain killers.
• Diagnosed pelvic inflammatory disease.
  

If you fall pregnant on the loop, please consult your doctor urgently to rule out an ectopic pregnancy.

Wishing you the best of health